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New Mexico Lawmakers Examine Ways to Address State's Tobacco Burden

  SANTA FE, NM–  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will be presenting testimony this week at three legislative hearings in Santa Fe that could help forge a new direction in the state’s battle ... biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs continues to be implementing evidenced-based solutions which help reduce the use of tobacco products,” said Sandra Adondakis, government relations director for ACS CAN in New Mexico. “These solutions include increasing the price of tobacco products, implementing comprehensive smoke-free policies and fully funding tobacco prevention and cessation programs.  All of these ...

Governor Hochul Sets Sights on a Tobacco-free Generation

ALBANY, NY – JANUARY 10, 2023 – This afternoon Governor Hochul joined leaders from across New York to give the annual State of the State address, outlining her policy priorities for the coming year. In the accompanying written document titled, “Achieving the New York Dream,” Governor Hochul denoted that a key pillar of her 2023 legislative agenda will be curbing tobacco use. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Governor’s decision to target ending the sale of all other flavored tobacco products and increase the cigarette tax by $1, ...

Maryland Cancer Group Urges State Legislators to Make Tobacco Control a Priority, Same Day as General Assembly Flavored Tobacco Hearing

ACS CAN volunteers meeting with state legislators Thurs. to ask for support of tobacco tax increase and flavored tobacco bills ANNAPOLIS, Md.—On ... economy. If the bill is passed, it is projected to increase annual state revenue by $97.43 million and would decrease the long-term health care cost savings from adult and youth smoking by $1.11 billion. A $2 per pack cigarette tax increase is also estimated to decrease smoking in youth ...

2018 Midterm Elections Result in Critical Public Policy Advances in the Fight Against Cancer

Last Tuesday marked a significant day in our country as we elected officeholders at all levels of government and voted on ballot measures that will impact communities nationwide. Voters made it clear that health care was a defining issue in ... preventing kids from ever becoming addicted – a win-win for the health of Montanans. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers and staff will not be deterred and will continue advocating for policies proven to save lives in their state. In addition to these ... the passage of their ballot initiative 2B which passed on Tuesday and will raise the price of cigarettes by $3 per pack and increase the cost of other tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, by 40 percent. This move will not only help reduce smoking and smoking-related ...

Nevada Cigarette Tax Increase Should Be Higher To Impact Smoking Rates

  Nevada Cigarette Tax Increase Should Be Higher To Impact Smoking Rates Leading Public Health Organizations Call For an Increase of $1.00 Per Pack or Higher CARSON CITY, NV – March 18, 2015 – Today Governor Brian Sandoval will elaborate on his tax proposal policies.   ... in Nevada, American Heart Association, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) – appreciate that Governor Sandoval has created an opportunity to discuss the development of a state tobacco tax policy that can provide ... that any tobacco tax that is adopted will deliver measurable health benefits in addition to helpful budget revenue that can help offset the cost of tobacco-related disease in the state of Nevada.  First and most importantly, our organizations call upon the Nevada Legislature to go ...

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

... to meet with Ohio’s lawmakers about the need to properly fund the state’s Tobacco 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 ... by taking steps to make the fight against cancer a priority. The visit is part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action 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 ... 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 amendments to Gov. ...

Great American Smokeout Shines Light on Opportunities for New York Lawmakers to Act to Prevent Smoking-Related Deaths

... American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout ® by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to limit the toll of tobacco in New York. The Great American Smokeout is a day for people who use tobacco to create a plan to quit. In New York, tobacco use is still ... alone. Although these hazards are well established, around 10% of adults in New York still smoke. These products are highly addictive, and it can be difficult for people to quit using tobacco once they have started. “The Great American Smokeout ® is not just an opportunity for people ... this year, the New York State Senate passed legislation (Senate Bill 8553-A) aiming to reduce barriers to lung cancer screening by eliminating cost-sharing requirements. The proposal received bipartisan support, and ACS CAN advocates are calling on the Assembly to take up the legislation ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wyoming Cancer Advocates Mark American Cancer Society’s Annual Great American Smokeout by Calling for a $1 Tobacco Tax Increase

... Cancer Society’s 42 nd annual Great American Smokeout today by urging the Legislature to pass a $1 tobacco tax increase in 2018. Lawmakers can help people quit tobacco successfully and protect youth from a lifetime of deadly addiction by passing strong tobacco control legislation and policies, including regular and significant tobacco tax increases.   Tobacco ... including chewing tobacco. This parity on other tobacco products will generate additional state revenue, as well as public health benefits and cost savings. In early December, the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee decides whether to move this tobacco tax bill forward in the 2018 ...

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