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A California law ending the sale of menthol cigarettes and most other flavored tobacco products, takes effect on December 21 despite the tobacco industry’s attempts to stop its implementation. In 2020, the State Legislature passed the law aiming to reduce youth tobacco use initiation and address health disparities.

A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in response to Justice Kagan’s denial of the tobacco industry’s request for a stay on the California law to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and most other flavored tobacco products.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership.

Voters in South Dakota and California made it clear on Tuesday that public health is a priority in their states.

California voters passed Proposition 31 to uphold a popular and bipartisan statewide law ending the sale of most flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The law, which takes effect immediately, will help protect kids from a potential lifetime of addiction, reduce tobacco use and advance health equity.

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that aimed to enable more Californians to benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower costs for cancer patients.

The California Legislature passed a bill that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 912 – which was introduced by Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) – has received unanimous, bipartisan support throughout the legislative process.

Sacramento, Calif . – A panel of experts in cancer care and equity will participate in a panel discussion on the critical need for research that addresses tangible, impactful solutions for equitable access to high-quality cancer care in California. The free event, hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

Starting July 25, tobacco retailers in Sacramento County are required to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products – including menthol cigarettes, e-cigarettes and flavored shisha.