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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 ...

Legislature Sends Incomplete Budget to Conference—No Increase in Tobacco Tax or Prevention Funding; Advocates Urge Enhancements

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, the Indiana legislature passed the budget, sending it to the conference committee. Unfortunately, this version of the budget does not include increased tobacco taxes or funding for programs that 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 ... funding for tobacco control. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges the conference committee to prioritize the health of Hoosiers by including a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase with a parallel tax on all other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and an ...

Mayor Coffman Introduces Proclamation Supporting Establishments Going Smoke-free

... Jim Coffman recognized Beech Grove bars and clubs that have elected to go smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Breathe Easy Beech Grove coalition encourage the common council to protect Beech Grove residents from the dangers of secondhand smoke by introducing a comprehensive ordinance as soon as possible that would make all workplaces, including bars and restaurants, ... to breathe clean, smoke-free air.  “When communities implement comprehensive, smoke-free laws, everyone benefits - workers’ long-term risk of lung cancer and cardiovascular disease drop, adults trying to quit smoking are more likely to try to quit and employers benefit from reduced ...

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 ...

Local Cancer Survivor Traveled to Nation’s Capital to Urge Congress to Make Cancer a Top Priority

... cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones from all 50 states and almost every congressional district united in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Leadership Summit and Lobby Day (LSLD). ACS CAN volunteers, who will be some of the first people back in the Capitol to meet with lawmakers since the pandemic, urged Congress to take specific steps to make cancer a national ...

2020 Indiana Legislative Session Wrap Up

... we are excited to share some significant wins with you! Below are the legilsative priorities we fought for this past session and the result of all your actions!   Tobacco Prevention Tobacco addiction remains Indiana’s leading public health threat, killing more than 11,000 Hoosiers ... Bill 1080 that requires most health plans regulated by the state to begin covering preventative colorectal cancer screenings at age 45, instead of age 50, in accordance with recently updated American Cancer Society Guidelines.   Cancer Research Indiana is home to three cancer research ... care and medications is an important step in reducing the cancer burden. Improved access to palliative care:  Building on efforts led by ACS CAN in previous years, the legislature approved House Bill 1199 which defines palliative care in code and expands access to palliative care by ...

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer.    “As a leader in Congress, Dr. Bucshon has repeatedly established himself as a true advocate on issues that help advance innovation in cancer care and treatment, as well as improve patient quality of life,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “By spearheading multiple pieces of legislation intended to reduce the burden of cancer, he ...

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 ...

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