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Snuff Out SB 150: Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Keep Smoke out of Montana Smoke-free Law

... right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work, or play. Nobody should have to choose between a job and long-term health, which is clearly put at greater risk with any exposure to carcinogens.  Allowing cigar smoking in enclosed public places in our state would be a step backwards for the health of Montanans. Secondhand smoke from cigars poses significant health risks to people who smoke and those around them. There is simply no way ... has a negative impact on overall economic activity in a community and contributes to absenteeism, lost productivity and increases in health care costs. The visit was part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Action Day, an event that brought Montanans affected by cancer together to call on the ...

Gov. DeWine Puts Ohio Kids Over Big Tobacco

... for standing up for Ohio’s youth and keeping local government rights to pass laws stronger than the state law, which is proven to promote good health and well-being. Amid the growing youth tobacco epidemic, we need local communities to have the ability to pass laws to protect our kids, ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

New CDC Survey Finds Adult Quit Attempts Have Stalled, Proven Tobacco Control Critical

... between 2011 and 2013, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).  The article, entitled “Trends in Quit Attempts Among Adult Cigarette Smokers — United States, 2001–2013,” is featured in ... between 2011 and 2013 is troubling and may be the result of lack of clarity around tobacco cessation coverage required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the Affordable Care Act, most private health plans must cover comprehensive cessation services, including both FDA-approved medications and counseling, at no cost to the smoker. These ...

Tobacco Tax Increases in New Mexico and Utah

... the 18th highest in the nation. The revenue will be directed to the stateŠ—Ès general fund, the funding source for most of the stateŠ—Ès health programs. March 8, 2010 Utah's legislature approved a $1.005 increase in the cigarette tax, for a total tax of $1.70 per pack. The tax on ... will go from 75 cents per ounce to $1.83 per ounce. Revenue from the taxes will go to the general fund and will be used to restore prenatal care for low income expectant mothers, highway patrol funds, and other important programs. Tobacco Tax Increases in New Mexico and Utah ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Strong Tobacco Control Polices During Great American Smokeout

... remains the nationŠ—Ès number one cause of preventable death, killing approximately 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. Yet, a new report co-authored by ACS CAN shows states are not doing all they can to help tackle tobacco use. State funding ...

ACS CAN's Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Lobby Day

... at the CDC Support legislation to improve the quality of life for cancer patients by providing patients with better access to palliative care services and coordinated care Pass a bill to increase the federal cigarette tax by 94 cents to keep millions of kids from smoking and dramatically reduce health care costs in our country ACS CAN volunteers and staff are already armed with the knowledge and the passion they need to talk to their ...

Support continues to build in NY for Tobacco 21

... Kids • The Children’s Agenda • Children’s Defense Fund-New York • Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York • Community Health Care Association of New York State • Healthcare Association of New York State • March of Dimes • Medical Society of the State of New York • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Mental Health Association in New York State • New York Chapter American College of Physicians Services Inc. • National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYS ...

Connecticut Lawmakers Must Act to Protect Kids & Adults from Tobacco Industry Influence

HARTFORD – Tomorrow, Gov. Lamont’s public health budget will be heard by the Appropriations Committee. His budget, which was released on February 9, fails to allocate sufficient and ... helping current tobacco users quit in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s best practices. A coalition of public health groups have joined together to urge the state to dedicate robust and sustainable funds to combat a leading cause of preventable death and ... costly and unnecessary road to take. Any short-term savings are dwarfed by the staggering toll tobacco use takes on our economy and our health care. Research shows that the more states spend on tobacco control, the greater the decrease in smoking – which not only saves money but saves ...

New CDC Report Indicates States Missing Opportunities to Protect Kids and Adults from Dangers of Tobacco Use

... and 2011 than in 2009 according to an article released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). The article, entitled State Cigarette Excise Taxes äóî United States, 2010 2011, updates a similar article released in 2010 and is ... use in their states. Tobacco is the only legal product that kills when used as directed, and it costs local economies billions of dollars in health care spending. Increasing cigarette excise taxes has been proven to reduce the number of current and potential smokers. Research shows that every ...

Federal Judge Rejects Tobacco Companies' Effort to Block Key Provisions of New Tobacco Regulation Law

... Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Legacy Foundation WASHINGTON, DC (November 5, 2009) – In a clear victory for public health, a federal judge in Kentucky today rejected a motion by tobacco companies to block key provisions of the new law giving the U.S. Food and ... regulate tobacco products.  Specifically, today’s decision strongly supports the government’s authority to prevent the industry from making health claims about its products without FDA approval. We applaud the federal court’s decision to quickly and decisively reject the latest ... Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, killing more than 400,000 people and costing $96 billion in health care costs annually.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Christina Saull (202) 585-3250 [email protected] Federal Judge Rejects Tobacco ...

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