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Sneakers Cover State House Front Steps to Urge Legislators to Keep South Carolina Teens Healthy
Today, the front steps of the South Carolina State House were covered in sneakers to remind lawmakers to protect teen health by raising the cigarette tax by $1.50 and ... sneakers before coming to the Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers event, part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Day at the State House. Coach Michael Kleinfelder, a two-time cancer survivor and girls’ soccer coach from Gilbert High School in ... increase revenue by raising the cigarette tax,” said Beth Johnson, South Carolina government relations director for ACS CAN. “Increasing the cost of tobacco is one of the most effective ways to prevent kids from becoming addicted to these deadly products and to help encourage those ...
Day at the State House and Suits & Sneakers
... House on Tuesday, February 5th! Our day will begin at 9AM and run until around 2PM. We will be provide refreshments and training. There is no cost to attend. By joining us and speaking with your elected officials you can help us gain support for an increase in the state tobacco tax and for legislation that would prevent children from using tanning devices in SC. We will host a WebEx/ conference call on Tuesday, January 5th at 7PM to discuss the details of this event and our legislative priorities. We have a big agenda this year and we need your help! One person can make a difference and together ...
South Carolina Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, South Carolina measured up to policy recommendations in just two of the eight evaluated issue areas. The report was released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The 17 th edition of the report highlights that South Carolina must do more to reduce suffering and death from cancer. “This year ...