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New Report: States Cut Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs Despite Receiving Record Amounts of Tobacco Revenue

WASHINGTON, DC -- December 9, 2009 -- The states are collecting record amounts of revenue from the 1998 tobacco settlement and tobacco taxes, but have cut funding for programs to reduce tobacco use by more than 15 percent in the past year, according to a report released today by a coalition of public health organizations.   With the nation’s adult smoking rate stalled after decades of decline, the report warns that continued ... of tobacco settlement funds is actually being used to support tobacco prevention programs in states.  If we allow this to continue, how can we expect to ever realize the true potential of settlement dollars to save lives and improve the physical and economic health of this ...

ACS CAN Urges Update to Existing Law Regarding Insurance Coverage for Colorectal Cancer Screening

... recent changes to clinical guidelines based on new evidence. These changes include suggested screening for average risks individuals at 45 years of age and ensuring coverage for all types of recommended screening types. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports the measure and is working with cancer survivors across Maine to urge for its’ passage.  The following statement can be attributed ... typically only appearing with advanced stages of disease. Therefore, ensuring individuals have access to colorectal cancer screenings without cost sharing is critical to preventing colorectal cancer and reducing the burden of cancer for Mainers.   “It is the hope of ACS CAN that ...

Report Shows Majority of States Not Measuring Up On Laws and Policies to Fight Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 9, 2012 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). As states continue to struggle with budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many state legislatures missed opportunities to enact laws ... Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality , was released at the National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting in Chicago, IL. The annual report found that 32 states have reached benchmarks in only two or fewer of the ...

Legislators Urged to Protect Health of Mississippi Residents By Increasing Taxes on Tobacco

Patients, survivors, and concerned citizens gathered at the State Capitol today to urge lawmakers to stand up for the health of their constituents by increasing the price of tobacco products through a $1.50 per pack cigarette tax increase and parallel increase in the tax on other tobacco products. The event was held ... deadly products,” said Kimberly Hughes, Mississippi government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).   Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death nationwide. This year alone, an estimated 5,400 Mississippians will die from ...

District of Columbia Cigarette Tax Increase Will Reduce Suffering and Death from Cancer

... cancer and other serious tobacco-related diseases in the District. 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. “The District’s $2 per pack ... 2,000 lives, keep 2,400 kids from becoming addicted and prompt 5,300 adults to quit. It’s not only the right move for the physical health of the District, but its fiscal health as well. The increase will generate an estimated $5.36 million in new annual revenue and save the District ... of death nationwide—it will claim the lives of more than 480,000 Americans this year alone. Considering that one-third of all cancer deaths can be attributed to tobacco use, reducing its consumption is critical in the fight against cancer. As the home to the American Cancer Society ...

Advocates Hold Press Conference to Discuss Anchorage’s New Tobacco Sales Age of 21

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Anchorage’s new age of sale for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, rises to 21 on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 20. To celebrate, community advocates, public health leaders, and Anchorage Assembly members will host a press ... Stoneking, American Lung Association in Alaska executive director. “Ninety-five percent of all adults who smoke start before age 21. If we can prevent kids from picking up tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, during their vulnerable teen years, we know that most of them won’t ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Senate to Support Restoration and Increase of Health Program Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 14, 2006 -- Following congressional approval last December of funding cuts for cancer research and programs and last month’s release of President Bush’s budget proposal that recommends further funding reductions, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM today urged ... Detection Program (NBCCEDP). Even with existing funding, this program, which provides uninsured and underinsured women with cancer screenings, can serve only one in five eligible women. The total cut for all cancer programs at the CDC would be $3.2 million. In addition, funding for the ...

ACS CAN Reacts to Governor Hochul’s 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal

... New York State Governor Kathy Hochul released her proposed budget for 2023. In response, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Michael Davoli, released the following statement: “Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget marks ... Prevention & Cessation “ACS CAN applauds Governor Hochul’s proposal to both increase the state cigarette tax by $1 per pack and end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. In addition to saving New York State hundreds of millions of dollars in smoking-related health care costs and generating millions in revenue that can be put toward evidence-based tobacco ...

Cancer Advocates Hold Virtual Day of Action Due to Coronavirus

DENVER, Co. – March 12, 2020 – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19, also known as the “coronavirus,” is no match to the steadfast commitment of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s volunteers. While the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune ... use indoor tanning devices. It also imposes penalties for anyone who violates this measure. Laws like this have shown to reduce teen tanning and can help reduce the risk of skin cancer for our young people. • H.B. 1001 - Tobacco 21 Legislation: Raising the minimum age of sale for all ...

Amidst Budget Crisis, ACS CAN Eager to Pass Legislation That Would Protect Kids from Big Tobacco and Raise Over $425 Million in Annual Revenue

ATLANTA, GA – January 22, 2020 – Amidst the state budget crisis, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pursuing legislation that will generate $425.18 million in new annual revenue and reduce health care costs for the state. ACS CAN is urging ... tobacco tax to $1.87 per cigarette pack paralleled with an increase in the tax on all other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 39% of the wholesale price. “Such a tax increase on all forms of tobacco would mark a major health and fiscal win for our state,” shared ACS CAN ... billion in long-term health care costs due to youth and adult smoking declines. In just 5 years, the state would save $8.29 million in Medicaid cost. Georgia’s tobacco tax hasn’t been raised in over 15 years, when cigarettes cost $3.72 per pack. Today, the state holds the third lowest ...

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