Cancer Research Gets $3B Boost from Texas Voters
On Tuesday, Texas voters approved Proposition 15, an amendment authorizing the state to spend 3 billion dollars on cancer research over the next 10 years.
The proposition received strong backing from Governor Rick Perry, former state comptroller John Sharp, bi-partisan legislators, numerous healthcare professionals, the American Cancer Society, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and other cancer organizations.
Several conservative groups objected to the proposal citing concerns over growing state debt and possible funding of embryonic stem cell testing.
The approved tax-backed bond measure creates the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas which will be responsible for issuing up to 300 million dollars a year over the next decade to fund cancer research grants, facilities and prevention programs.
Supporters of Proposition 15 feel the victory will not only benefit cancer patients in Texas, but cancer research initiatives around the world. As one proponent stated,
“I think Texans today decided they’re going to be Ground Zero for cancer research on planet Earth.”
John Sharp
Treasurer, Texans to Cure Cancer
If you’d like more details on Proposition 15, you can read the Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments published by the Texas Legislative Council.
Source: MySA.com
Related Links: Texas Cancer Council; The Dallas Morning News; reporternews.com; Medical News TODAY; statesman.com; BusinessWire.com
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