New Jersey Press Releases
ACS CAN Supports Healthy Beverages with Kids' Meals (Memo)
ACS CAN released this memo to the New Jersey state legislature asking for support of legislation that would require non-sugary drinks to be served with meals targetting young people in restaurants.
New Jersey Budget Protects Funding for Cancer Programs but Fails to Include Cigarette Tax Increase
TRENTON, NJ - Sept. 24, 2020 - The budget package passed today by the New Jersey State Legislature maintains funding for crucial cancer programs, however it fails to include the increase in the cigarette tax proposed by Governor Murphy.
ACS CAN Praises Upcoming Executive Order that will Prohibit Smoking in Indoor Casinos
Gov. Murphy today announced an upcoming Executive Order that will prohibit smoking in casinos.
After Gov. Murphy’s Executive Order ACS CAN Calls Upon Legislature to Close Casino Loophole
Gov. Murphy has signed an Executive Order that allows smokng indoors at casinos and outdoors where food is served. ACS CAN asks Gov. Murphy to work with the legislature to remove this loophole.
ACS CAN Applauds Cigarette Tax Increase and Maintained Funding for Cancer Programs in Gov. Murphy’s Proposed Budget
Gov. Murphy has included a cigarette tax increase and steady funding for crucial cancer programs. NJ Government Relactions Director Michael Davoli responds.
New Data: Increasing Price of Tobacco Would Spur Thousands to Quit Smoking, Generate Millions in New Revenue and Save the State Billions of Dollars
As Gov. Murphy prepares his budget proposal ACS CAN and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids have released powerful new information on increasint tax on tobacco Products
ACS CAN Praises Gov. Murphy for Proposed Cigarette Tax Increase
In his annual budget package, Gov. Murphy propose an increase in cigarette taxes. ACS CAN reacted.
ACS CAN Reacts to Gov. Murphy's Personal Health Announcement
Gov. Murphy has announced that a tumor was detected on his kidney. ACS CAN offers support.
Addressing Tobacco Related Health Disparities Should Be Top Priority in Gov. Murphy’s Budget Address
In advance of Gov. Murphy's budget message, ACS CAN New Jersey Government Relations Director Samantha DeAlmeida asks for cancer issues to be addressed.