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California Proposition 29 Vote Too Close to Call

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 6, 2012 The following is a statement from John R. Seffrin, PhD., CEO of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on California 's Proposition 29, which will increase the state tobacco tax by $1 and generate more than $700 million annually for cancer ... only 65,000 votes separating the yes votes from the no votes on California Proposition 29, public health advocates are not conceding the outcome of the election and are pledging to fight for the health of Californians until every vote is counted. We remain confident that Californians saw ...

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities ... activity. Grantees will receive a total of over $103 million to transform where their residents live, work, play, and go to school so that they can lead healthier, more productive lives.     House Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY12 Health Spending Bill   Also of note today, the ... adults up to age 26 to stay on their parents' insurance policies and those requiring some insurance plans to cover preventive services at no cost to patients -- accounted for approximate 1 to 2 percent of this increase. Drew Altman , president and CEO of KFF, attributed the increase to ...

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities ... activity. Grantees will receive a total of over $103 million to transform where their residents live, work, play, and go to school so that they can lead healthier, more productive lives.     House Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY12 Health Spending Bill   Also of note today, the ... adults up to age 26 to stay on their parents' insurance policies and those requiring some insurance plans to cover preventive services at no cost to patients -- accounted for approximate 1 to 2 percent of this increase. Drew Altman , president and CEO of KFF, attributed the increase to ...

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities ... activity. Grantees will receive a total of over $103 million to transform where their residents live, work, play, and go to school so that they can lead healthier, more productive lives.     House Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY12 Health Spending Bill   Also of note today, the ... adults up to age 26 to stay on their parents' insurance policies and those requiring some insurance plans to cover preventive services at no cost to patients -- accounted for approximate 1 to 2 percent of this increase. Drew Altman , president and CEO of KFF, attributed the increase to ...

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities ... activity. Grantees will receive a total of over $103 million to transform where their residents live, work, play, and go to school so that they can lead healthier, more productive lives.     House Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY12 Health Spending Bill   Also of note today, the ... adults up to age 26 to stay on their parents' insurance policies and those requiring some insurance plans to cover preventive services at no cost to patients -- accounted for approximate 1 to 2 percent of this increase. Drew Altman , president and CEO of KFF, attributed the increase to ...

South Carolina Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of South Carolina residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively overcome the country’s tobacco epidemic and prevent the more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by smoking and exposure to ... benefits that include counseling and coverage for at least two smoking cessation attempts per year, without the patient having to share in the cost. The CDC recommends that all FDA-approved nicotine replacements be made available for those seeking to quit.   “Evidence shows that tobacco ...

2018 Ohio Legislative Priorities

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Ohioans touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2018, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Ohio Legislature in support of the following priorities: Reducing the Toll of Tobacco Increase Tax on Other Tobacco ...

Public Health Organizations: Legislature’s Final Budget A Missed Opportunity To Reduce Smoking, Save Lives

Frankfort, KY – April 2, 2018 – The following statement can be attributed to four leading health advocacy organizations: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “The legislature missed an opportunity to reduce the toll of tobacco in Kentucky when it voted to increase the cigarette tax by just 50-cents per pack, an amount that will have little to no impact in ... perpetuate tobacco-related addiction. Currently, Big Tobacco spends over $275 million annually in Kentucky on marketing alone. Over 90 percent of this marketing spending is on pricing strategies, which includes those coupons and other discounts that will essentially nullify the 50-cent ...

Nevada Cigarette Tax Increase Will Reduce Suffering and Death from Cancer

... from cancer and other serious tobacco-related diseases in Nevada. Research shows that regular and significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to encourage tobacco users to quit and protect young people from becoming addicted. Nevada 's increase from 80 cents to $1.80 will go into effect July 1. Nevada lawmakers ' bipartisan support for this legislation makes a strong statement that reducing the use of this deadly product in the state is a priority. This increase will save an estimated 7,200 lives in Nevada and keep more than 10,200 kids from ... death nationwide, and is expected to claim the lives of 480,000 Americans this year alone. Considering that one third of all cancer deaths can be attributed to tobacco use, reducing its consumption is absolutely critical in the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer ...

Montana Cancer Votes

... program educating the public and candidates about the actions lawmakers should take to make fighting cancer a national priority. As part of our 2024 Cancer Votes initiative, we asked both U.S. Senate candidates to respond to these important questions. The candidates' responses were aired on Voices of Montana, October 9-11, 2024. Listen to the full podcast here. Question 1: Increasing federal funding for medical research and prevention is ... Download Audio File Question 2: People in rural areas – like those in Montana – are often diagnosed with cancer at later stages, when cancer can be more costly to treat and when they can have worse survivorship outcomes. They face unique challenges to cancer care, including workforce ...

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