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The Midwest Emerging Leaders Council is a group of student and young professional leaders who champion state and national cancer advocacy projects and campaigns by educating their communities, participating in state and national lobby days, engaging in rallies and press events, sharing their pers

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Governor’s Veto of Medicaid Restriction Bills Protects Patients from Harmful Barriers to Care

April 15, 2022
Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers vetoed two bills that would have tightened access to health care coverage for limited-income Wisconsinites. Senate Bill 905/Assembly Bill 934 aimed to require Medicaid enrollees to prove eligibility and re-apply every six months. Senate Bill 912/Assembly Bill 936 would have added new work rules to the program,

Wisconsin Legislature Prioritizes Cancer Prevention and Early Detection, Misses Opportunity to Increase Access to Care

March 9, 2022
Wisconsin

The 2021-22 Wisconsin legislative session ended this week. This session was marked by important wins for cancer prevention and early detection, as well as battles against unwarranted efforts to create barriers to accessing care.

Proposed Requirements for BadgerCare Coverage Pose Serious Risk to Cancer Patients and Survivors

February 8, 2022
Wisconsin

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization, strongly opposes two bills being considered by the Wisconsin Legislature that pose life-threatening risks to cancer patients, survivors and those who will be diagnosed with cancer or other chronic diseases.

Legislation Puts Wisconsinites at Risk, Undermines Proven Health Strategies

January 5, 2022
Wisconsin

Madison, Wis. — Jan. 5, 2022— Assembly Bill 675, which is set to be heard today in the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics, would undermine vaccine requirements. With record numbers of COVID-19 cases sweeping across the country, lawmakers should do all they can to protect their constituents by

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Emily Hall
Grassroots Manager
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Sara Sahli
Wisconsin Government Relations Director
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Priscilla Cabral-Perez
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
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720.524.5440

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