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March 6, 2026
Utah

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is expressing strong disappointment with the final passage of HB 337, Nicotine Product Tax Amendments. Unfortunately, after relentless pressure from Big Tobacco, the state legislature compromised and voted to increase the cigarette tax by just 50 cents per pack, which will

March 5, 2026
Oklahoma

The Oklahoma House today ignored the clear will of its constituents and advanced House Joint Resolutions 1050 and 1077 out of committee, putting at risk one of the state’s most effective public health initiatives. These proposals would significantly alter and undermine the voter-established Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).

March 4, 2026
Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Mar – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer advocates from across the state today urged lawmakers to take a stand against Big Tobacco and to prioritize the health and quality of life of Wyomingites over distant corporations that reap massive profits from peddling deadly,

March 4, 2026
Pennsylvania

As state lawmakers begin to negotiate the annual budget, cancer survivors from across Pennsylvania are expressing concern that the state is falling behind in its efforts to meaningfully address tobacco use.

March 4, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Senate passed “Jill’s Law” House Bill 565 Wednesday, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and

March 4, 2026
Utah

As the Utah State Legislature considers a bill to increase the state tobacco tax, a new poll released Wednesday by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), finds two-thirds of likely Utah voters support raising tobacco taxes. 71 percent say they would support increasing the cigarette tax with

March 3, 2026
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Around 50 cancer survivors, patients and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will come from around the state for “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Day at the State House on Wednesday, March 4. The event is an annual highlight as lawmakers

February 27, 2026
Kentucky

Today, the Kentucky House passed House Bill 2, which creates barriers to Medicaid access in the Commonwealth.

February 26, 2026
Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY. – The Kentucky House passed its version of the budget, which cuts funding for tobacco prevention and programs that help those already addicted quit. The following is a Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Doug Hogan: “Tobacco use remains the leading cause