Tobacco Control Press Releases
Advocates Insist Governor Prioritize Tobacco Prevention Funding in Upcoming Special Session
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on the Governor and State Lawmakers to Reduce the Devastating Toll Tobacco is Having on West Virginians
New Report: 1.63 Million Youth Still Using E-cigarettes; Almost Half a Million Using Nicotine Pouches
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Youth Tobacco Survey found that 1.63 million youth reported using e-cigarettes.
11 Leading Organizations Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold FDA’s Marketing Denial Orders for Flavored E-Cigarettes
Eleven leading medical, public health and community organizations have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the Court to reverse a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that struck down the FDA’s marketing denial orders for certain flavored e-liquids.
Nebraska Legislature Must Address Tobacco Crisis
Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Nebraskans
Final State Budget Sustains Support to Reduce Burden of Disease, Yet More Work to Be Done
The Pennsylvania Legislature passed and Governor Shapiro certified the 2024-25 budget—the contents of which reflect a step in the right direction in the effort to end cancer as we know it for everyone.
State Legislature Strengthens Tobacco Control Efforts with Increased Funding
ACS CAN Encouraged to See Lawmakers Taking Action
Lawmakers Allocate Funding Boost for Tobacco Reduction Efforts
The state legislature passed its final version of the budget, which included increased funding for programs that address tobacco use.
FDA Defies Public Health by Authorizing Menthol E-cigarettes for Sale; Fails to Protect Youth from Lifetime of Addiction
Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dealt a blow to public health by authorizing the sale of four menthol e-cigarettes manufactured by NJOY LLC.
Tobacco Retail Licensing Program Aiming to Protect Youth from Illegal Tobacco Sales, Curb Tobacco Use Takes Effect Today
A tobacco retail licensing program takes effect to hold tobacco retailers in Clovis accountable for following state and local laws, by facing strong penalties, including fines, license suspension and revocation, if they fail to do so.