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Georgia 2016 legislative Priorities Tobacco Control Increase the cigarette tax on each pack by at least $1; taxes on other tobacco products (OTP) should be increased to the equivalent of the cigarette tax. Support local smoke-free efforts to prohibit smoking

After the state invested a record $2.1 million into the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program last year, the Florida Senate is proposing a significant cut in funding for the program.

BOSTON – February 5, 2016 – This statement is being issued in response to Governor Baker’s commitment to signing into law SB1994, which will prevent youth under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning devices, and can be attributed to Marc Hymovitz, director of government relations in Massachusetts for

$1 Per Pack Tobacco Tax Tops Agenda for Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol Cancer Patients and Survivors Board “Whistle Stop” Rail Runner to Santa Fe SANTA FE, New Mexico – February 8, 2016 – Nearly a hundred

The United States joined 11 other countries and signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement in Auckland, New Zealand, on February 4 Š—– World Cancer Day. This is the first time that a signed trade and investment agreement includes a provision that protects the right of participating countries to adopt

There is nothing quite like hearing nearly 100 people chanting, “Pass the Buck” outside of Florida’s Capitol on a rainy morning! On Thursday, January 21st, volunteers and staff from all over the state came to Tallahassee to ask Florida’s legislative leaders to make the fight against cancer a priority.

2016_Legislative_Priorities_Summary_Pictures.pdf 2016 Legislative Session Four Priorities in the Fight against Cancer CIGARETTE SURCHARGE INCREASE Efforts are underway to raise Florida’s cigarette surcharge by an additional $1. Raising the tax will reduce tobacco consumption, reduce the state’s health care costs