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Gov. Paterson has recently mentioned that he is considering a $1.00 increase to the state's cigarette tax in order to raise needed revenue for health programs in the state's budget.  Below is a statement from Donald Distasio, CEO American Cancer Society of NY & NY supporting that concept. ... more than 100,000 kids a brighter future, one without the agony of a smoking addiction.   An extra buck will translate into $150 million for health care. That extra buck, a $1.00 increase in the tax on a pack of cigarettes sold in New York, recently suggested by Gov. Paterson, could be a ...

... and we are committed to working with state lawmakers to reach that 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 ... and gaming facilities, as well as to overturn existing and prevent future laws that preempt stronger local restrictions in order to protect the health of our citizens. It is also critical that states protect the strong laws that are currently in place and not roll back any of the lifesaving ... remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing approximately 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Nicole Bender or Steven Weiss American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: ...

... and smokeless tobacco products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Board members for prioritizing the health of children, people of color and LGBTQ+ communities over Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line and calls on the County Executive to sign ... and all other flavored tobacco products, Westchester County has shown they will not allow Big Tobacco to keep profiting at the expense of the health of our communities. To finalize this positive step, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network urges the Westchester County Executive ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

... fraud and predatory marketing that has resulted in massive loss of life. For decades, the tobacco industry lied to the public about the numerous health hazards caused by its deadly products as it spent billions marketing them to children and adults alike. In the 50 years since the first Surgeon General 's Report on Smoking and Health , tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke claimed the lives of more than 20 million Americans, and they continue to cost our economy almost $300 billion in health care costs and lost productivity annually. The American people have paid for the devastating impact of tobacco use it 's time for the industry to ...