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... for more than two decades. If passed by the Senate and agreed upon by the House, the bill could head to Governor Ige’s desk as soon as the end of this week.   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) opposes this legislation and urges the Senate to vote no on House Bill 1296 and preserve critical funding for tobacco prevention. "Our ... and help adults quit using tobacco products. We know there are tough decisions to balance our budget shortfall but raiding this funding will cost us lives and money." Established more than 20 years ago, the Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund has dramatically reduced youth ...

... today by passing a $1 increase to the state 's cigarette tax which would bring the new total to $3.51 a pack. The increase, which was part of a larger transportation bill, is now with Governor Deval Patrick for his signature. Once enacted, the increase will elevate the Massachusetts ... and lowering health spending, said John R. Seffrin, Œ_Œ_Œ_chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). We encourage more states to follow Massachusetts ' lead and consider a tobacco tax increase as a reliable means to reduce health care costs ... revenue from increasing the cigarette tax is expected to be $118.5 million. Combined with an estimated $994.89 million in long-term health care cost savings from the cigarette tax, the increase will have a tremendous positive impact on both the state budget and health care consumers in ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 3, 2017 – A majority of states are missing critical opportunities to pass and implement legislative solutions proven to prevent and fight cancer, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality grades states on the ... help to prevent a disease that kills roughly 1,650 people a day nationwide, costs patients nearly $4 billion in out-of-pocket costs and in 2014 cost the country as a whole more than $87 billion in direct medical costs.   The report, an annual snapshot of key state policies, indicates that ...

Tobacco use is the nation's most preventable cause of death, yet nearly half a million people in the United States will die from tobacco-related diseases this year. RIght here in Rhode Island, it is estimated that 1,800 adults will die due to their own smoking this year alone. March 15th is Kick Butts Day - a day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against the tobacco industry. Here at home, I believe it's equally ... to mark this day reminding lawmakers of importance of supporting proven tools in the fight against tobacco use. Research shows that states can tackle tobacco use through a three-part approach. This approach includes regular and significant increases in the price of all tobacco products ...