Tobacco Taxes Press Releases
Monday, the Utah State House of Representatives approved HB 337, a proposal to raise the state cigarette tax by $1.75 per pack while also ensuring that all other tobacco products are taxed at an appropriate rate, by a vote of 47-20.
A “not-so-sweet 16” was recognized Friday at the Utah State Capitol as cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers united for Cancer Action Day.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading efforts this legislative session to reduce the toll of tobacco on Utahns.
JUNEAU, Alaska -- With Alaskans facing soaring health insurance costs and thousands at risk of losing lifesaving coverage, volunteer advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) call on lawmakers to use the 2026 legislative session to preserve access to Medicaid in the
OLYMPIA, Wash. –– Volunteer advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will be on hand to support House Bill 2382 on Friday as the House Finance Committee considers legislation that includes the state’s first tax increase on cigarettes in 16 years.
As lawmakers dive into the 2026 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on West Virginians.
BOISE, Idaho – As Idahoans face soaring health care insurance costs and thousands at risk of losing life-saving coverage, volunteer advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network are urging state lawmakers to use the 2026 legislative session to tackle the root causes of affordabil
Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout by calling on elected officials across Arizona to do more to reduce tobacco use.
During the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Lawmakers to Pass Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Public Health