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New Report: Tennessee Ranks Amongst Top 5 States Shortchanging Tobacco Prevention Programs

NASHVILLE, TN –   January 24, 2022 –  Even as tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death in the United States and youth e-cigarette use remains at high levels, a new report highlights how too many states continue to ... shortchange programs designed to prevent kids from using tobacco products and help tobacco users quit - with Tennessee ranking amongst the top 5 of states doing so.   This year (fiscal year 2023), Tennessee will collect $406 million from the 1998 tobacco settlement and tobacco taxes but ... and cessation programs.  “Smoking now directly causes an overwhelming $3.10 billion in health care costs annually in Tennessee,” noted ACS CAN Government Relations Director Maddie Bushnell. “It’s time that our leaders make an investment in prevention programs that is proportional ...

Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase in President 's Budget Would Save Lives

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 5, 2013 ACS CAN applauds President Obama 's proposal to raise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products in the FY 2014 budget. A significant increase in the tobacco tax could have a dramatic impact on the public health of our nation by preventing disease and premature deaths and reducing health care costs associated with tobacco use. Raising the price of tobacco products is one of the most effective approaches to encouraging people to quit and preventing kids from picking up the deadly habit in ...

President's Budget Includes 94-cent Cigarette Tax Increase

... Obama proposed increasing the federal tax on cigarettes by 94 cents per pack. Increasing the tax on tobacco products is proven to be one of the most effective ways to prevent children from picking up that first cigarette. Scientific studies have shown that a 10% increase in the cost of a pack of cigarettes can decrease youth smoking by over 6%. ACS CAN's own studies show that the proposed increase would prevent 493,000 children from premature death ...

Michigan Most Recent State to Follow National Smoke-Free Trend

... law, which was signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm Dec. 18, will apply to all bars, restaurants and work places, except for the gaming floors of existing casinos, cigar bars and tobacco specialty stores. Although smoking will be allowed on casino gaming floors, it will be banned in the ... health victory and will save countless lives in Michigan,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Increasingly, states are realizing the many benefits of comprehensive smoke-free laws that cover all workplaces – workers can make a living without risking their health, patrons and tourists can ...

Nevada Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Cancer Action Week to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention

... this week with Nevada lawmakers during the state’s Cancer Action Week, hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). During online meetings, phone calls and emails, the group will urge their legislators to support policies to fight cancer in Nevada. To kick ... an ACS CAN Nevada cancer advocate who passed away in September 2020 from metastatic breast cancer. "Jet’s spirit will be on the floor of the Nevada state capitol this week as we continue the work that was so important to her," said Sherry Jasperson, fellow ACS CAN advocate who ... detection and ways they can get involved with our efforts in Nevada." This year's Cancer Action Week will focus on reducing the devastating toll of tobacco use, which is linked to at least 13 types of cancer. Specifically, the group will urge state lawmakers to preserve current funding for ...

Amidst Youth E-cigarette Epidemic, Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... 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 programs.  The ... epidemic levels among youth, with more than one in four high school students (27.5%) currently using e-cigarettes.  The advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is working to ensure the General Assembly increases funding for tobacco cessation and prevention programs during the 2020 legislative session. ...

Alaska Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Cancer Action Day to Prioritize Tobacco Control and Cancer Prevention Efforts

... to talk about how to reduce death and suffering from cancer, particularly through reducing tobacco use. Smoking is linked at least 13 types of cancer and it also causes nearly one-third of Alaska’s cancer deaths," said Emily Nenon, Alaska government relations for ACS CAN. "While we couldn’t meet in person this year, our advocates let lawmakers know that if we are going to eliminate cancer as a major health ...

Senate Again Votes Overwhelmingly To Expand SCHIP, Increase the Federal Tobacco Tax

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- November 1, 2007 -- "I commend Senators today for putting the lives of 900,000 Americans above the interests of the tobacco industry by voting to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with a ... tax increase as his principal reason for opposing the measure. "As Congress continues to work toward enactment of an expanded SCHIP bill, ACS CAN calls on Congress to preserve in its entirety the tobacco tax funding passed repeatedly by both houses of Congress. The 61-cent increase is the most sensible way to pay for much-needed children’s health insurance. "The cost increase in tobacco products will prevent 1.9 million children in the United States from becoming lifelong tobacco users. It will discourage ...

New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average. The ...

NEW REPORT: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average. The ...

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