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Michigan will be the latest state to follow a growing national trend to go smoke-free when a new law goes into effect Saturday, May 1, restricting smoking in almost all workplaces in the state, including all restaurants and bars. The strong smoke-free law, which was signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm

American Cancer Society Selects First W.Va. Volunteer To Serve as Research Program Stakeholder MORGANTOWN – April 29, 2010 — The American Cancer Society recently announced that Gerri Angoli as the first West Virginian to serve as a stakeholder on their Peer Review Grant Committee. She will travel to Atlanta to

Congressional Hearing to Highlight Need for Increased Federal Funding for Medical Research Sustained Investment is Critical to Continued Progress in the Fight to Defeat Cancer WASHINGTON – April

The Hawaii legislature overwhelmingly passed legislation requiring private insurers to cover the full range of colon cancer screening tests. When the Governor signs the legislation in a ceremony next week, Hawaii will become the 28th state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to pass such a law.

Today, Washington stateŠ—Ès governor signed legislation increasing the stateŠ—Ès cigarette tax by $1 for a new total of $3.025 per pack. When the increase takes effect on May 1, Washington will have the second highest cigarette tax in the nation. On July 1, significant tax increases on other tobacco products,

Washington and Hawaii became the third and fourth states to pass cigarette taxes of $3.00 or higher. Washington state increased their tax by $1.00 for a new total of $3.025 per pack. The increase takes effect today, giving Washington the second highest cigarette tax in the nation. On July 1,