Legislature Failing to Protect Ohioans from Tobacco —But the Clock Hasn’t Run Out Yet
Ohio Still Has an Opportunity to Generate Revenue, Protect Kids, and Save Lives
Control de tabaco Press Releases
El presupuesto del estado de Nueva York no aborda las licencias remuneradas
Esta semana, los líderes del estado de Nueva York publicaron detalles sobre el presupuesto estatal para el año fiscal 2025-26 y los defensores de pacientes se encuentran decepcionados ante la falta de soluciones para mejorar el acceso de los neoyorquinos a las licencias médicas remuneradas y, con ello, su movilidad financiera. Estos mismos defensores visitaron Albany el mes pasado para el Día de Acción Contra el Cáncer anual de la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN) con el fin de promover la importancia del Proyecto de Ley 172 del Senado/Proyecto de Ley 84 de la Asamblea: la propuesta para ampliar el acceso de los neoyorquinos a disponer de tiempo libre durante su tratamiento, que ahora cuenta con 73 copatrocinadores en la Asamblea y fue aprobada por el Senado en marzo.
Colorado Cancer Advocates Applaud Governor’s Appropriations for Tobacco Control and Cancer Screenings
Volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commend Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado General Assembly for including substantial funding for tobacco control and cancer screening programs in the 2025-2026 fiscal year appropriations bill, signed into law Tuesday during a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion.
Advocates to Gov. Ferguson: Cancer Can’t Be Acceptable Outcome of State Budget-cutting Process
OLYMPIA, Wash. -– American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates call on Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to refuse to allow the long-term health of Washington residents to become collateral damage to the state’s current budget crisis.
Clean Air Should Not Be Negotiable: Cancer Advocates Call all on Montana House to Snuff out Cigar Exemption
HELENA, Mont. –– Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates from throughout the state call on lawmakers to honor the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act and vote to kill Senate Bill 150 today after it narrowly passed second reading on Tuesday, 51-49.
Montana House Snuffs out Cigar Exemption, Sends Clear Message: Clean Air is Not Negotiable
HELENA, Mont. –– The Montana House of Representatives on Wednesday defeated Senate Bill 150, siding with the overwhelming majority of voters who have stated a clear preference to not have cigar smoke polluting the spaces where they dine and gather with family and friends.
Legislature Sends Incomplete Budget to Conference—No Increase in Tobacco Tax or Prevention Funding; Advocates Urge Enhancements
Today, the Indiana legislature passed the budget, sending it to the conference committee. Unfortunately, this version of the budget does not include increased tobacco taxes or funding for programs that help prevent tobacco use and help those already addicted quit.
House of Delegates Takes Bold Stand Against Big Tobacco
West Virginia Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use
Ohio House Turns Their Backs on Ohio Kids by Prioritizing Big Tobacco
Ohio Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use
Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer
Maryland state lawmakers have released details on the agreed upon 2025-26 budget—the contents of which are a mixed bag in the fight against cancer. While the state made sound investments in cancer research and protected Medicaid recipients’ ability to access biomarker testing, it missed an opportunity to save the lives and lungs of Maryland’s youth by cutting funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs.