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Support continues to build in NY for Tobacco 21

February 11, 2019
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network • American Heart Association American Lung Association • American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids • The Children’s Agenda • Children’s Defense Fund-New York • Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York • Community Health Care Association of New York State •

Utah Lawmakers’ Decision to Overrule Voters and Undermine Access to Medicaid is Life-threatening

February 11, 2019

Today lawmakers in Utah passed a bill to reverse the will of Utah voters and undermine access to effective cancer prevention and treatment. The bill, now headed to Governor Gary Herbert’s desk, would delay the start date of Medicaid expansion in Utah, lower the income threshold for eligibility and add administrative barriers that would restrict access to the program.

E-Cigarettes Lead to 36 Percent Spike in Overall Tobacco Use Among Youth

February 11, 2019
National

Overall tobacco use among middle and high school students is on the rise driven largely by the overwhelming increase in youth e-cigarette use, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today.

Colorado Legislation Would Allow Local Governments to Regulate Tobacco Products in Their Communities

February 6, 2019
Colorado

DENVER, Colo.—The Colorado House of Representatives today passed legislation that would provide local governments the ability to regulate all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in their own communities. The bill now moves to the Senate. If signed into law, House Bill 1033 will allow communities to make their own public health

WV Cancer Lobby Day 2019

February 6, 2019
West Virginia

On January 30th, ACS CAN West Virginia held their annual Cancer Lobby Day. Despite the cold snowy morning, many volunteers met at the Capitol to talk to their laegislators about increasing tobacco education, and raising the purchasing age for tobacco products to 21. The Senate recognized those in attendance with

Arizona Advocates Rally in Support of Cancer Prevention Initiatives

February 6, 2019
Arizona

PHOENIX – Feb. 6, 2019 – Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, students and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) rallied at the Capitol today in support of a package of tobacco control bills designed to reduce the toll of tobacco on the state as well

Tobacco Bills: Good News and Bad News

February 6, 2019
New Mexico

There are a few different tobacco related bills passing through their first House committee hearings.

CT Mirror: State reports the number of students sanctioned for vaping is way up

February 6, 2019
Connecticut

"While suspensions and expulsions in Connecticut schools are on the decline, the incidence of such disciplinary action in connection with vaping is increasing dramatically, according to a report released Wednesday by the state Department of Education." Read Full Article

ACS CAN testifies at NYS Legislative Budget Health Hearing

February 6, 2019
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Sr. Director, Julie Hart, testifed this week to lawmakers on the importance of cancer fighting policies in the state. Cancer remains the second leading killer in New York. An estimated 111,870 state residents will be diagnosed with cancer this year. NY at a glance: