Updates matching "Kentucky"

During the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Lawmakers to Pass Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Public Health

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was disappointed to see the legislature overturn the governor’s veto of legislation that will limit access to Medicaid.

Today, the Senate State and Local Government Committee voted out House Bill 211, which would prevent local governments from prohibiting smoking in some cigar bars.

State Rep. Robert Duvall has introduced legislation, House Bill (HB) 187, which would direct approximately $7.2 million in future payments from the JUUL settlement for youth tobacco prevention, including e-cigarette prevention, and to help those already addicted quit.

Everyone has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work or play. That is why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) opposes House Bill 211, which passed the Kentucky House today.

Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Kentucky Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco on Kentuckians

Everyone has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work or play. That is why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) opposes House Bill 211.

Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Kentucky Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco on Kentuckians

As lawmakers kick off for the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network urges legislators to prioritize proven youth tobacco prevention measures and programs that help those already addicted quit.