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Indiana Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer by Passing Fact-Based Legislation

As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges Speaker Huston, Rep. Thompson, and Sen. Bray and Mishler to prioritize significantly increasing taxes on all tobacco products and investing in fact-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs to ease the burden of cancer on Hoosiers.

State Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.

Advocates Were Among the First to Meet In-Person with Members Since the Pandemic’s Start; Will Ask For Increased Cancer Research Funding

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. 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 significant contributions to the fight against cancer.

Statement from Bryan Hannon, Chair of Tobacco Free Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – “Yesterday, the legislature did a big favor for Big Tobacco by passing legislation that will lower tax rates and maintain loopholes for some of the very products that the tobacco industry has used to addict Hoosier kids.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Today, our elected officials worked to reduce the burden of cancer on Hoosier by passing House Bill 1238, which will eliminate cost sharing for all preventative colorectal cancer screenings, including follow-up colonoscopies after an abnormal stool-based test for most private insurance plans. “Colorectal cancer remains the second

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – “Today, the House of Representatives approved legislation that puts the health of Hoosier kids at greater risk. “Lowering the tax rate on some e-cigarettes by 40% and approving a weight-based tax for the tobacco industry’s newest and lightest products is a setback for public health. “Tobacco

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -Tobacco use in Indiana is among the highest in the nation. That is why health and business groups have long called on lawmakers to increase Indiana’s cigarette tax by $2 per pack and increase the tax on all other tobacco products to an equivalent rate. Increasing taxes