Tobacco Control Press Releases
Governor Walz Addresses Minnesota’s Health Crisis
ST. PAUL, Minn. -Yesterday afternoon, Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan and the administration addressed the youth tobacco-use crisis and announced an aggressive campaign to combat it.
In Response to the NH State Budget setting the Tobacco Sales Age at 19 years
CONCORD, NH (September 25, 2019) - The American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network are deeply disappointed by the action of NH lawmakers and Governor Sununu in coming to an agreement on a state budget that raises the age for tobacco sales only to 19 years.
Massachusetts Governor Issues Emergency E-Cigarette Ban
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker has declared e-cigarettes a “public health emergency” and has enacted a ban on the sale of e-cigarette products in Massachusetts.
American Cancer Society Advocacy Affiliate Applauds Recommendation by Los Angeles City Attorney to Halt Sales of All Flavored Tobacco Products
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issues this statement from Los Angeles Government Relations Director Primo Castro following the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office’s recommendation to eliminate all flavor tobacco sales:
ACS CAN Reacts to Washington D.C. City Council E-Cigarette Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the D.C.
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
Washington, D.C. – Illinois Senate President John J.
Senator Lisa Murkowski Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
Senator Lisa Murkowski received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award on Tuesday, September 10, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contributions to the fight against cancer.
Senator Durbin Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
Senator Dick Durbin received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his longtime dedication to improving public health through public policy.
Washington Representative Paul Harris Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
Washington Representative Paul Harris received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to championing tobacco control legislation to protect future generations from the dangers of tobacco use.