Updates matching "Maryland"

The Maryland General Assembly Session ended April 12, 2010. More so than in past years, the session was dominated by the downturn in the state economic climate. Many state run programs fell victim of balancing the state budget without raising taxes or fees by making deep and permanent reductions to

Our first American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's (ACS CAN) "Put a Cork in Cancer" Wine Tasting Event in Maryland was held on July 11, 2010 at Guenther's Fine Wine and Spirits. The event raised S1000.00 which will help us make a difference in the fight against cancer. These valuable

During the month of August for the Congressional Recess, Ambassadors are urging their Members of Congress to "Put the Power of the Purse behind Research" by delivering "Power of the Purse" bags to their Members. Because Congress holds the "purse strings" to cancer research funding, we are urging Congress to

MD General Assembly Session ends on April 12. Budget- Funding for Cancer and Tobacco Control Programs: ACS lobbied House members of the budget conference committee to accept the senate CRF Tobacco Control Program language in the Senate Budget Reconciliation Finance Act (BRFA), and the Senate members of the budget

On December 21, 2009, the Baltimore county Council passed Council Bill 92-09, which will allow enforcement for underage tobacco sales. It will require merchants to require identification of persons purchasing tobacco products if they appear to be under 26 years of age. This is a HUGE success and is a

Medicaid Expansion Celebration To date there are now over 52,000 previously uninsured Marylanders enrolled into the expanded Medicaid program - doubling what the state had predicted, and taking Maryland from 44th in the nation to 16th for Medicaid coverage! A huge credit goes to our partners at Health Care

Governor Protects State Funding for Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs and Cigarette Restitution Fund Programs! On November 18, Governor O'Malley announced his administration's plan for closing a $363 million hole in our state budget. The good news is there no cuts to the Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs (BCCP).

The Howard County Board of Health voted unanimously in favor of regulations that will prohibit all minors from using tanning beds. This ban, the strictest in the nation, will become effective tomorrow, November 12, 2009. Congratulations to Dr. Peter Beilenson, the Howard County Health Department and many concerned citizens

Breast Cancer Supporters know how to Party in Pink. What a great event! Breast Cancer Supporters really do know how to party in pink! A huge thank you to those who attended and filled out a petition to urge the Governor to increasing funding for