New York City needs a council that will act on menthol
The following was originally published in amNY on February 6, 2023.
The following was originally published in amNY on February 6, 2023.
ALBANY, NY – FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – Earlier today 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:
In advance of Gov. Phil Scott’s budget address, cancer patients and survivors calling on the governor and elected officials to protect the health of all Vermont residents by increasing funding for the state’s tobacco control program.
Late last week, the Oregon legislature introduced HB 3090 which would end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products, including cigars, hookah, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
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.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – “As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Minnesotans.
Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco is Critical to Protect Youth and Reduce Tobacco Use
WESTCHESTER, NY – December 6, 2022 – Last week, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, hookah, cigars and smokeless tobacco products.
SOUTH PORTLAND – Today, the South Portland City Council will hold a first reading and vote on a proposed ordinance to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products.
Albany, New York – November 14, 2022 – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47th annual Great American Smokeout® on Thursday, November 17 by calling on state and local elected officials to protect the health of every New York resident by implementing