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Letter in Grand Island Independent: Raising tobacco costs will make impact
The following letter was published in the Grand Island Independent on March 4, 2018. The Nebraska Legislature is currently considering a number of proposals to increase the tax on tobacco in our state. I want to lend my voice to the chorus of supporters singing the praises of this approach. Significantly raising taxes and prices on tobacco products saves lives. We know that it reduces ... with cancer about three years prior to her death. I don’t want anyone to go through what our family has faced in the wake of this disease. We can spare others from this pain. Reducing tobacco use through an increase in tobacco taxes makes this decision an easy one. I asked our senator, ...
Raising cigarette taxes: one of the most effective ways to curb smoking
... increase in Nebraska’s cigarette tax. Data from the American Cancer Society is clear: Meaningful increases in cigarette taxes are one of the most effective ways to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and help adults quit. Despite that proposal and the evidence supporting ... is fighting so hard to oppose it here in Nebraska. First, let me provide some context for the problem: Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, in Nebraska, an estimated 2,500 people die ... groups the industry targets. It’s time to tell Big Tobacco we know what they are selling and Nebraskans aren’t interested. Megan Word ACS CAN Nebraska Government Relations Director Commentary originally appeared in Nebraska Examinier 0 Raising cigarette taxes: one of the most ...
Legislature’s Missed Opportunity To Reduce Smoking, Save Lives
The following statement can be attributed to Nick Faustman, Nebraska government relations director American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “The legislature failed to stand up for Nebraska’s children and against the interests of Big Tobacco. We are deeply disappointed that the legislature did not take the opportunity to raise the state’s cigarette tax before ending session for the year and therefore failed to take full advantage of the opportunity to help the people of Nebraska. It would have been a win-win-win for Nebraskans. “Increasing the cigarette tax by a $1.50 per ...
Nebraska Revenue Committee Bill Fails to Address Tobacco Crisis
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Nebraska Government Relations Director Megan Word LINCOLN, Neb . – “Late last week, the Nebraska Revenue Committee advanced a bill that fails to prioritize reducing Nebraska’s high tobacco burden. The Committee missed an opportunity to improve the health of Nebraskans by reducing tobacco use, leaving out fact-based policies on the leading cause of preventable death in Nebraska. “If Nebraska is going to be serious about improving public health, we need to address the state’s tobacco ...