Senate HELP Committee Confirms Dr. Robert Califf as FDA Commissioner
Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee voted to confirm Robert Califf as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Tobacco Control Press Releases
Massachusetts sees overall decrease in cigarette sales after passage of first in the nation flavored tobacco legislation
A newly released, first of its kind study by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that Massachusetts’ law ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol flavored cigarettes, implemented in June 2020, tremendously decreased menthol and all (menthol and nonflavored) cigarette sales in the state.
Denver City Council Fails to Override Mayor’s Veto of Flavored Tobacco Bill, Protect Kids from Big Tobacco’s Predatory Practices
Today, the Denver City Council voted 8-4 against overriding Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s veto of a bill aimed at significantly curbing the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is disappointed in the decision to prioritize Big Tobacco’s
Denver City Council Fails to Override Mayor’s Veto of Flavored Tobacco Bill, Protect Kids from Big Tobacco’s Predatory Practices
Today, the Denver City Council voted 8-4 against overriding Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s veto of a bill aimed at significantly curbing the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is disappointed in the decision to prioritize Big Tobacco’s
Denver City Council Votes to End Sale of Some Flavored Tobacco Products, Must Do More to Protect Kids from Big Tobacco
Denver, Colo. – Today, the Denver City Council voted 8-3 to end to the sale of many flavored tobacco products including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products. However, the City Council exempted hookah, pipe tobacco including tobacco for roll-your-own cigarettes and premium
U.S District Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Case to Compel FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Washington, D.C. – The U.S.
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
LANSING, MI – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Michigan residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.
Denver City Council Committee Votes to End the Sale of Some Flavored Tobacco Products, Must Do More to Protect Kids by Removing All Flavored Products
Denver, Colo. – November 17, 2021 – Today, the Denver City Council Safety, Housing, Education, and Homelessness Committee voted unanimously, 7-0, to end to the sale of many flavored tobacco products including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products.
Michigan Lawmakers Give Handout to Big Tobacco
LANSING, MI – “Today, Gov. Whitmore signed into law legislation capping the tax on premium cigars at 50 cents per cigar. The Michigan legislature has again put Big Tobacco above the health of Michiganders by giving the industry a tax break.
Washington County Becomes First County in Oregon to Prohibit Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
BEAVERTON, Ore.—Nov. 2, 2021—Today, the Washington County Commissioners passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes, making them the first county in Oregon to pass a flavored tobacco policy.