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New Statewide Poll Shows Widespread Support for Tobacco Tax Increase
... considers a bill to increase the state tobacco tax, a new poll released Wednesday by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), finds two-thirds of likely Utah voters support raising tobacco taxes. 71 percent say they would support increasing the cigarette tax with generated revenue going ... also support increasing taxes on all other tobacco products such as smokeless tobacco, cigars, e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. The majority of those polled were intrigued by the potential public health benefits of raising taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, as well. ...
Utah Cancer Survivors, Patients Call on Lawmakers to Raise State Tobacco Tax
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading efforts this legislative session to reduce the toll of tobacco on Utahns. Along with partner organizations, ACS CAN is urging state ... tax by $2.00 per pack while also ensuring that all other tobacco products are taxed at an appropriate rate. Increasing tobacco taxes is one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco use, especially among kids. This session, lawmakers can protect future generations of Utahns and send ...
Utah Legislature Fails Public Health by Delivering a Win for Big Tobacco; Governor Cox Called to Veto HB 337
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is expressing strong disappointment with the final passage of HB 337, Nicotine Product Tax Amendments. Unfortunately, after relentless ... have little to no public health benefit. ACS CAN supported a proposal to increase the cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack to benefit the health of all Utahns. Had the legislature not caved to the immense pressure forced by tobacco lobbyists, the increase in the original bill would have ...
Utah Lawmakers Asked to Support Tobacco Tax Increase During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at Utah State Capitol
... as cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers united for Cancer Action Day. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Day (ACS CAN) met with state lawmakers and urged them to support efforts to raise the state’s tax on cigarettes for the first time in 16 years. During ... per-pack cigarette tax increase, as well as increased taxes on other tobacco products. “Supporting this bill means supporting the health of future generations of Utahns,” said Brook Carlisle. “It’s been far too long since the legislature last took steps to push back against the damage Big Tobacco is ...