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Breast Cancer Survivors Beg Governor Cuomo and Legislature to Protect Cancer Screenings

April 3, 2017
New York

ALBANY, NY - April 3, 2017 – As Governor Cuomo and New York State legislators continue to work on a budget for the new fiscal year, breast cancer survivors expressed their dismay and are calling on Albany to say NO to cuts in lifesaving cancer screenings. The New York State

More Than 100 Volunteers Will Ask Legislature to Prioritize Cancer Prevention

April 3, 2017
Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – April 3, 2017 – Cancer survivors, caretakers and health professionals will convene at the Capitol building Wednesday, April 5, to ask their legislators to protect and support statewide programs that drive down Missouri’s cancer rates and save lives. Tobacco use kills more than 11,000 Missourians and

Our state legislative agenda: April

April 3, 2017
Hawaii

Throughout the past month, ACS CAN Hawaii-Pacific has been tracking and advocating on behalf of bills that will affect cancer policies in our state. Here is an overview of the legislation that we are continuing to monitor and take action on: Establish a Colorectal Cancer Working Group to address screening

2016 How Do You Measure Up? Report

April 3, 2017
Louisiana

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Tobacco Users Trying to Quit Ahead of April 1 $2 Tax Increase

March 31, 2017
California

Steph McCorkle American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network 916 802-4033 [email protected] Tobacco Users Trying to Quit Ahead of April 1 $2 Tax Increase Health Groups Offer Resources for Californians Wanting to End the Addiction Sacramento, CA – March 31, 2017 – It’s no April

Montana Senate Passes Lifesaving $1.50 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Increase

March 31, 2017
Montana

Montana Senate Passes Lifesaving $1.50 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Increase Senate Bill 354 Would Save Lives and Reduce Tobacco-Related Disease and Death Statement from Kristin Page Nei, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Montana Government Relations Director Helena, MT—March 30, 2017— Senate Bill (SB) 354

Senate passes cigarette tax increase

March 31, 2017
Montana

The Montana Senate voted 27-22 Thursday to pass a bill that nearly doubles the state tax on tobacco products and imposes a new tax on e-cigarettes, Senate Bill 354, by Sen. Mary Caferro, D-Helena, now moves to the House. The roll-call showed 10 Republicans joined 17 Democrats

Montana Senate approves big increase in state tobacco taxes

March 30, 2017
Montana

The Montana state Senate Thursday approved a big increase in state tobacco taxes, which supporters said would help fund health-care costs related to smoking while encouraging more people to quit, or not start…

Anti-Tobacco Advocates, Lawmakers Celebrate Smoke-Free Illinois Anniversary, Emphasize ‘Tobacco 21’ Priority

March 29, 2017
Illinois

Lawmakers joined the Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco today to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Illinois’ comprehensive smoke-free air law and to encourage further efforts to improve tobacco control. In 2007, the General Assembly prioritized Illinoisans’ health by approving the Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which prohibited smoking in indoor public places, workplaces