Smoke-free Press Releases
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds City of Lincoln for Taking Step Against the Use of E-cigarettes
On Monday, December 16, the city of Lincoln took a step against the use e-cigarettes in the city’s public areas.
Cancer Advocates Celebrate Seven Years of North Dakota’s Smoke-free Air Law
BISMARCK, ND - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Tobacco Free North Dakota celebrate seven years of the statewide smoke-free law that protects all North Dakotans from secondhand smoke, including the aerosol from e-cigarettes.
Cheyenne City Council Considers Adding E-cigarettes to Local Smoke-free Law
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The Cheyenne City Council heard public testimony on Monday night as they considered adding electronic cigarettes to the local smoke-free law.
CEO of American Cancer Society & ACS CAN Applauds City Council Vote for Smoke-free Atlanta
ATLANTA - Today, the Atlanta City Council voted in support of ordinance that will protect everyone’s right to breathe clean air in workplaces across the city.
Welcome to the “Breathe Clean Air” State
TALLAHASSEE – On July 1, Florida’s Clean Indoor Air Act (FCIAA) will be updated to prohibit the use of e-cigarettes, also known as “vaping,” anywhere smoking is already prohibited.
Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Facilities Will Go Smoke-Free
Washington, D.C– June 11, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) announced yesterday that it will adopt a smoke-free policy for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers and other vendors at all DVA health care facilities.
Polis Signs Bill to Add E-cigarettes to Colorado's Smoke-free Law
DENVER, Colo.—Jared Polis enacted legislation today (House Bill 1076) that adds e-cigarettes to Colorado’s statewide smoke-free law and prohibits their use in public places and workplaces. The new law takes effect July 1.
E-Cigarettes Added to Colorado’s Smoke-free Law
DENVER, Colo.—The Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 1076 today to add e-cigarettes to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act and prohibit their use in public places and workplaces. If signed by Gov. Jared Polis, the legislation will take effect on July 1.
Colorado House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Prohibit E-cigarette Use in Public Places; Bill Heads to Senate
DENVER, Colo.—The Colorado House of Representatives today passed a bill with a vote of 48-17 to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes in public places and workplaces.