President Biden Doubles Down on His Call to End Cancer as We Know It in State of the Union Address
In his State of the Union address tonight, President Biden again called on the nation to work together to end cancer as we know it.
Tobacco Control Press Releases
Connecticut Lawmakers Must Act to Protect Kids & Adults from Tobacco Industry Influence
HARTFORD – Tomorrow, Gov. Lamont’s public health budget will be heard by the Appropriations Committee.
Senate Confirms Dr. Robert Califf as FDA Commissioner
Statement from ACS CAN on the confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf
Portland City Council Must Act to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
PORTLAND – Today, the city of Portland will vote on a bill that would end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products.
Smoke-free Bill Receives Unanimous Vote in Key Subcommittee, Leading Public Health Organizations Rally in Support
TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 3, 2022 – A bill (HB105) aimed to make Florida’s miles of beaches and numerous parks smoke-free passed through a key Florida House subcommittee this morning with a unanimous vote from the House Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subc
White House Shines National Spotlight on Cancer to Reignite Moonshot
The President announced this morning he is ‘reigniting’ his commitment to ‘end cancer as we know it,’ building on the initial and robust cancer moonshot investment in discovery, prioritizing increased uptake of prevention and addressing health disparities.
U.S. Circuit Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Case Regarding FDA’s Marketing Denial Order of Triton Distribution’s E-cigarettes
Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court will hear oral arguments in Wages and White Lion Investments (dba Triton Distribution) vs.
Cancer Advocates Urge Californians to Vote YES on Ballot Measure, Protect Kids from Tobacco’s Predatory Practices
A broad coalition of elected leaders and public health organizations, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), has launched a campaign, urging California voters to vote “YES” to protect kids from the dangers of tobacco use.
Sacramento Prioritizes Public Health, Votes to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network applauds the decision to prioritize the health of children and historically marginalized communities over Big Tobacco’s interests.
ACS CAN Reacts to Governor's Budget
Governor Hochul has released her Executive Budget for the next fiscal year. ACS CAN is asking for increases in funding for the Cancer Services Program and tobacco control.