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ACS CAN Urges House Lawmakers to Oppose Bill Keep Local Communities from Protecting Youth from Tobacco

... passed by the Senate floor with a vote of 29-9.   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), alongside other leading public health organizations , is urging House lawmakers to do the right thing: oppose SB 1080 and protect Florida’s youth over tobacco industry profits. “The pandemic has shone a bright light on the importance of respiratory health, particularly among our children and teens. At such a pivotal moment for public health and amid stalled progress in the youth tobacco rate ... 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 ...

Advocates to Maine Lawmakers: Don’t Cave to Big Tobacco’s Pressure Tactics

... to the tax laws in Maine. While in committee, the bill was weakened when language to tax tobacco products equally was removed. Therefore, Public health advocates are urging lawmakers instead to support the minority report on LD2028, which clarifies the tobacco products tax definition of ... they rely on to market their deadly products and ensure that Mainers continue to use tobacco and stay addicted to nicotine.”   “The health costs of tobacco are incredibly high, while low priced tobacco products make it too easy for youth to afford to start and continue using ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Key Vote Today on $1.50 Tobacco Tax to Protect Kids, Save Lives and Raise Revenue

... tax on other tobacco products including cigars, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes is gaining support and not just from public health groups. More than 20 organizations now support the tobacco tax increase ( see full list here ). Health organizations including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association, American Lung Association ... The tobacco tax increase would also prevent 7,300 premature deaths due to smoking and save the state nearly $534 million in long-term health care costs due to smoking. At current rates, an estimated 40,000 New Mexico kids alive today will die prematurely from smoking,” said ACS CAN New ...

New York State Legislative Session Ends With Significant Wins for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

... Cattaraugus, Tompkins, Sullivan and Orange Counties; Town of Hempstead, Town of North Hempstead Statewide Tobacco 21 legislation: Passed health committee in both houses. In Senate Finance and Assembly Codes. SUNY Tobacco free campus: Passed Assembly. Flavored Tobacco Products. Reported from Assembly Health. Tobacco Coupons. Reported from Assembly Health. Legislation would prohibit use of coupons for tobacco products. Multi-unit housing: ... Restaurant Meals. Reported from Senate Health.  Requires DOH to set nutrition standards kids meals distributed with incentive items. Access to Care Time off for cancer screenings:  Passed both houses.  While current law allows public employees time off for breast cancer screenings, this ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Travel to Columbus to Rally Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority

... Use Cessation and Prevention Program, raising the age of sale for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21 and providing access to care through the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Project. This year, an estimated 67,150 people in Ohio will be diagnosed with cancer and ... Network (ACS CAN) Cancer Action Day event.  “As a cancer survivor, I let my lawmakers know if we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Ohio, this goal must be top of mind for our legislature,” said Julie Turner, ACS CAN Ohio state lead ambassador. “By reducing ... This investment will allow the state to help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products and to help people quit, while delivering health and cost-saving benefits to Ohio. Amend Proposal to Increase the Age of Sale for Tobacco to 21 to Protect Youth from Tobacco Discuss ...

It is Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Michiganders

... session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.  “As lawmakers consider Michigan’s budget ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Michigan Lawmakers Give Handout to Big Tobacco

... into law legislation capping the tax on premium cigars at 50 cents per cigar. The Michigan legislature has again put Big Tobacco above the health of Michiganders by giving the industry a tax break. It is important that tobacco taxes apply to all tobacco products at an equivalent rate ... advocacy 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 ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to Frankfort to Rally Legislators

... on Kentucky lawmakers to change these stats by taking steps to make the fight against cancer a priority.”  Our state will see additional health and economic benefits from the impact of this funding increase. For every $1 spent on comprehensive prevention and cessation programs, states receive up to $55 in savings from averted tobacco-related health care costs. So, a $10 million investment would be a significant step toward a healthier workforce and could save up to $550 million. 0 ...

CVS Stores Stop Selling Tobacco Oct. 1

Big health news on tobacco! CVS, the nationŠ—Ès second largest pharmacy chain, announced it will stop selling tobacco products at all of its stores ... decision will help advance my Administration's efforts to reduce tobacco-related deaths, cancer, and heart disease, as well as bring down health care costs Š—– ultimately saving lives and protecting untold numbers of families from pain and heartbreak for years to come." A new ...

Great American SmokeoutŒ¬ Underscores Need to Continue Fight Against Tobacco

... Thursday in November has marked a day for highlighting the dangers of tobacco use and the importance of quitting smoking to improve individual health and promote better, safer communities. In recent years the Society and its sister advocacy organization, the American Cancer Society Cancer ... used the event to educate Americans about the dangers of secondhand smoke and the importance of tobacco control legislation in protecting the health of smokers and nonsmokers. Comprehensive tobacco control policies have been proven to help reduce tobacco use. With more than half of the ... of children starting to smoke, increase the number of adults who quit smoking, reduce death and disease from tobacco use and reduce health care costs associated with tobacco use. Despite a presidential veto earlier this month, ACS CAN is urging lawmakers to continue to fight for the ...

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