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Cancer Advocates to Lawmakers: Increase Tobacco Tax, Create More Choices for Patients
Today, dozens of cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state gathered in Springfield to urge the General Assembly to increase the state’s tobacco taxes and create more choices for patients. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Day at the Capitol. In meetings with lawmakers, advocates highlighted the ... “This is a win-win solution for Illinois’ physical and fiscal health,” said Shana Crews, Illinois government relations director for ACS CAN. “Not only would a $1 per pack cigarette tax increase prevent 28,700 Illinois youth from becoming adults who smoke and help 48,700 adults who ...
Illinois Makes Progress on Tobacco Control, Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... made progress when it comes to passing legislation that prevents and reduces suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Illinois measured up to policy recommendations in two of four areas of tobacco control. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network released the report today. The 17 th edition of the report ... is why our lawmakers worked hard this year to address our tobacco epidemic,” said Shana Crews, Illinois government relations director for ACS CAN. “Regular and significant tobacco tax increases, comprehensive smoke-free air laws and fully funded tobacco prevention and cessation programs ...
Senate President Joins Health Advocates to Announce Bill to Increase Tobacco Taxes
... per pack. To parallel that new amount, the legislation also increases taxes on other tobacco products, like cigars and smokeless tobacco, to 64% of the wholesale price. “It’s rare that you can sponsor legislation and know that it will save lives. That’s exactly what this will do,” Cullerton said. “It will stop children from starting to smoke and cause many adult smokers to quit, sparing them from a lifetime of addiction and associated health problems. That’s why the public supports it.” In addition to the legislation, advocates released poll ...