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21 de Noviembre de 2019
New Hampshire

CONCORD — If Massachusetts becomes the first state in the nation to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes, backers and opponents both say it will likely boost sales in New Hampshire. The Massachusetts House recently approved legislation to ban all flavored cigarettes, tobacco and vaping products. Some political observers in Boston believe the

21 de Noviembre de 2019
Nueva York

The New York City council has adanced a bill prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products. They did not avance a bill which incudes menthol. On the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout ACS CAN asks for menthol to be included.

21 de Noviembre de 2019
New Jersey

To mark the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout, ACS CAN asks for passage and enactment of measures to protect health and save lives.

20 de Noviembre de 2019
Kentucky

Lexington, KY – Cancer patients and survivors will mark the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 44th annual Great American Smokeout happening tomorrow, November 21, by calling on the General Assembly to protect the health of Kentucky residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation including increasing funding to go towards tobacco control

20 de Noviembre de 2019
New Hampshire

CONCORD – Cancer patients and survivors will mark the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 44th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place on Thursday, by calling on lawmakers to protect the health of New Hampshire residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can

20 de Noviembre de 2019
Nacional

Washington, D.C. – The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network President Lisa Lacasse, responding to media reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed a plan to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes to non-addictive levels from its Unified Agenda of Regulations. “Reducing

20 de Noviembre de 2019
Massachusetts

BOSTON – Today, the Massachusetts Senate voted in support of legislation that would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the Commonwealth, including mint and menthol flavors, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco and cigars. It would also tax e-cigarettes at 75% of wholesale and improve access to cessation services.

20 de Noviembre de 2019
North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. - The third annual Crave a Cure event, set for December 5, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Heritage Center Northern Lights Atrium, celebrates the difference Bismarck-Mandan residents are making in the fight against cancer. This festive event, benefiting the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

19 de Noviembre de 2019
Nacional

Washington, D.C. – Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a markup on legislation that would prohibit the sale of nearly all flavored tobacco products, including mint and menthol products, and raise the minimum age of sale of tobacco products to 21. The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act