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Administration’s Budget Risks Reversing Progress Against Cancer

... research essential to preventing, detecting and treating cancer.   The budget cuts funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $3 billion, including a nearly $500 million cut for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and reduces cancer prevention programs ... Department of Health and Human Services.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows:    Access to Care “If implemented, the administration’s budget would leave millions more Americans unable to access ... relief for seniors by capping out-of-pocket prescription costs for those on Medicare Part D and allowing some low-income enrollees to be spared cost-sharing on generic drugs. These would be welcome changes and could help enrollees better afford their care.   Research “The proposed cuts ...

Great American Smokeout an Opportunity for Congress to Decrease National Tobacco Burden by Increasing the Federal Cigarette Tax

... habit and lawmakers are urged to support proven tobacco control policies that save lives. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is urging members of Congress to support a proposal that would increase the federal cigarette tax by 94 cents and prevent 626,000 children from smoking-related ... ACS CAN estimates that the proposed cigarette tax increase would prevent 1.7 million children from becoming addicted smokers. Raising the price of tobacco products is one of the most effective approaches to encourage people to quit and prevent kids from picking up the deadly habit in the ...

On the Ballot in Missouri

Tuesday marks a significant day for our country as we elect officeholders at all levels of government. Voters in Missouri have another important issue on the ballot that, if passed, could potentially save 22,000 lives a proposal to ... the state's lowest-in-the-country tobacco tax. A tobacco tax increase is much needed in Missouri the tax is currently just 17 cents per pack of cigarettes, and too many Missourians (21 percent of adults) smoke. Missouri has the 39 th lowest life expectancy rate and some of the highest ... costs related to the state's tobacco use. Smoking also costs businesses in Missouri $2.51 billion in lost productivity annually. That's why ACS CAN has teamed up with several other dedicated organizations to support Proposition B a 73-cent tobacco tax increase that will save money and ...

January 2018 State Update

ACS CAN Massachusetts is focusing on a variety of issues in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.  Below is an update on those that have had movement in the past month. Tobacco Bill Status Comprehensive tobacco control legislation which would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21, prohibit sales of tobacco in pharmacies, add electronic-cigarettes to the state’s smoke-free ...

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 ...

Cancer Survivors Call for Missouri to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... to Pass Strong Tobacco Control Legislation JEFFERSON CITY, MO – November 20, 2014 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is celebrating the American Cancer Society’s 39 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Missouri residents by passing proven tobacco control legislation. This includes comprehensive smoke-free workplace laws and increasing state funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Currently, ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, in Missouri is working with leading health organizations to secure funding for the state’s Quit Line and other ...

New Report: Georgia is Failing to Invest in Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco Products Including E-cigarettes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 20, 2019 – A report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and other public health groups shows that, amidst a youth tobacco use epidemic that is being driven by ... the states and Big Tobacco that required tobacco companies pay more than $246 billion over time to states as compensation for the deadly toll of their products. Georgia collects approximately $392.2 million in settlement funds and tobacco taxes every year, but will spend a mere 0.7% of that revenue on tobacco prevention programs in Fiscal Year 2020. “Smoking now directly causes an overwhelming $3.18 billion in health care ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling to Protect the Florida Resources That Have Helped Them Quit

... by calling attention to the state-funded adult and youth tobacco control prevention programs that have helped them quit and protected the health of Floridians for generations. “As our state’s battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe,” noted Paul Hull, ACS CAN Vice President of Regional Advocacy. “Nearly 70% of people who currently smoke cigarettes want to quit, and the Great American Smokeout is about helping people ...

Local and State Lawmakers Must Continue Lifesaving Progress and Pass More Comprehensive Smoke-Free Laws

... – April 21, 2011 – “Tremendous progress has been made during the past decade to protect workers and patrons from the hazardous effects of secondhand smoke. However, more than half of the states still have work to do to pass comprehensive smoke-free laws and ensure that no one is unnecessarily exposed to dangerous carcinogens ... goal. “Elected officials at the state and local level are recognizing the health and economic benefits of comprehensive smoke-free laws. ACS CAN challenges state and local officials to continue to pass comprehensive smoke-free laws in all workplaces, restaurants, bars, and gaming ...

Legislature Missed Opportunity to Protect Hoosier Kids

... Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Allie Kast INDIANAPOLIS, IN – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is beyond disappointed that the legislature prioritized Big Tobacco’s profits over the health of Hoosiers. The budget passed by the legislature yesterday does not include a tobacco tax increase or adequate funding for tobacco control. ... all other tobacco products and an increase in funding to $15 million annually for tobacco prevention and cessation programs to ease the burden of cancer for Hoosiers.  “Increasing tobacco taxes is one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco use, especially among kids, and tobacco ...

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