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Sign this petition in support of stopping Big Tobacco’s deadly tactics!

We are asking Indiana Lawmakers for a $2.00 per pack cigarette tax increase, with a parallel tax on other tobacco products, and an increase to our state's investment in tobacco prevention and cessation to $15 million annually.

Latest Updates

September 3, 2024
Indiana

Beech Grove, IN – Tonight, a proclamation from Mayor Jim Coffman recognized Beech Grove bars and clubs that have elected to go smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Breathe Easy Beech Grove coalition encourage the common council to protect Beech Grove residents from

February 27, 2024
Indiana

Cancer Advocates Urge the Governor to Quickly Sign This Legislation Ensuring Hoosiers Have Better Access to Personalized Care.

February 6, 2024
Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – This afternoon, the Indiana Senate passed Senate Bill 273, which would ensure biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments, is covered by more insurance plans in the Hoosier state. The following is a statement from

January 30, 2024
Indiana

Christine Yoder Christine Yoder has been an ACS CAN volunteer for 8 years and has been involved with ACS for 10 years. She currently serves as the Town Council President in Shipshewana. Christine has dedicated most of her adult life to community service. A wife,

Indiana Events

February 12, 2025EST
Indianapolis, IN

Advocates from across the state will call on our lawmakers to protect the lives of Hoosiers by supporting policies that protect us from Big Tobacco. This action-packed day includes trainings on how to meet with your lawmakers, issue briefings, special guest speakers and lunch. Indiana can and must do better...

State Contacts

Allie Kast
Indiana Government Relations Director
Natasha Hastings-Heinz
Indiana Grassroots Manager
Michelle Zimmerman
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy

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