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Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As lawmakers dive into the 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to colorectal cancer screenings and increasing the state’s tobacco taxes, both of which will ease the burden of cancer on Hoosiers. “We know that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer if Hoosiers ... have access to screenings,” said Bryan Hannon, ACS CAN government relations director. “ACS CAN is asking lawmakers to prioritize eliminating cost sharing for all preventive colorectal cancer screenings, including follow-up colonoscopies after an abnormal stool-based test. Several other ...
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 ...
State Takes Bold Step for Hoosier Health: Tobacco Tax Increase Applauded for Protecting Youth and Saving Lives
... passed the budget increasing tobacco taxes, which will help prevent tobacco use and help those already addicted quit. The following statement can be attributed to Allie Kast Gregg, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network government relations director: “The budget passed by the legislature is a significant win in the fight against cancer and for the health of Hoosiers. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the state for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers by including a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase, as well as tax increases on other tobacco products. These two actions will ease the ...
Indiana health care providers urge Governor Holcomb to support $2 cigarette tax increase
... Indiana health care providers, we have witnessed the unprecedented burdens the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the physical and emotional health of Hoosiers, and we are committed to working with your administration to safely guide Hoosiers through this crisis. But the pandemic has also ... extends well beyond any response to the current crisis. The causes of Indiana’s health challenges are varied, but many of our chronic ailments can be linked to the state’s high tobacco use rate and low investments in proven public health interventions. Fortunately, there are ... or become tobacco free. Importantly, reduced smoking rates can also reduce Indiana’s health care costs. As policymakers continue to look for cost-savings in our health care system, they must not overlook evidence-based public health solutions, like raising the cigarette tax, that can ...
Indiana House Budget Fails to Address the State’s Tobacco Crisis
... representatives missed an opportunity to improve Hoosier health by reducing tobacco use, leaving out fact-based policies on the leading cause of preventable death in Indiana. “If Indiana is going to be serious about improving public health, we need to address our tobacco crisis. Indiana has the 8th highest adult smoking rate in the US and tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in our state, killing over 11,000 Hoosiers each year. “Raising the tax on tobacco products is scientifically proven to be ... Hoosier voters favor a significant increase in Indiana’s cigarette tax. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks forward to working with the state senate and the governor to reduce the burden of tobacco on Hoosiers. ACS CAN will be advocating for ...
Health and business groups respond to tax cuts for tobacco products
... on all other tobacco products to an equivalent rate. Increasing taxes on tobacco products is a proven way to reduce tobacco use, but instead of moving forward with tobacco tax policies that will protect kids and improve health, lawmakers are considering cutting taxes for some tobacco products, including products that are some of the most popular with Hoosier kids. “Indiana can and must do better when it comes to reducing tobacco use. But, unfortunately, this proposal would favor the tobacco industry more than the ... are more likely to transition to regular cigarettes. It’s reckless to be making it easier for them to get e-cigarettes by decreasing the cost,” said Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “Indiana’s health metrics are already among the worst in the ...