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NEW YORK, NY – January 24, 2017 – Mayor Bill de Blasio has released his preliminary budget plan for 2018. He has allocated $7.4 million to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for tobacco control and cessation efforts in the package. This is the same

New Mexico does not allow anyone under the age of 18 to buy tobacco because it is a known carcinogen. However, under current state law, teens can use tanning devices even though the World Health Organization has classified them as “carcinogenic to humans” – the same category in which they classify tobacco.

The American Cancer Society estimates that 30,000 people in Minnesota will be newly diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Today we learned that Gov. Mark Dayton is one of those people.

Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule to limit N-nitrosonornicotine (NNN), a known carcinogen, in smokeless tobacco products. This is the first time FDA has used its authority to require a standard for tobacco products. Under this authority, the FDA can require changes to tobacco products, such as removal of harmful ingredients, elimination of flavors, or reduction of nicotine levels, in order to protect public health.

“I’m asking my colleagues to support this bill so we can make sure the aims of healthcare – high quality outcomes, excellent patient experience and efficient use of resources – are met in Minnesota,” Rep. Nick Zerwas said.

Volunteers will learn how to advocate with their lawmakers about issues that are important to cancer patients and their support network.