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Time to Raise SD Tobacco Sales Age

February 6, 2018
South Dakota

Five hundred kids become new daily smokers in South Dakota every year. That means every day tobacco finds its way to children in our state. Every day, a child starts a lifetime of deadly addiction that increases their risk for cancer, heart disease, a host of debilitating conditions and early

Survivors, Caregivers Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Cancer

February 1, 2018
Illinois, West Virginia

Cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state traveled to the West Virginia State Capitol today and called on the Legislature to prioritize the 12,110 West Virginians who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

Hearing on Tobacco Tax to raise it for health

February 1, 2018
District Of Columbia

Thank you to all of the organizations, volunteers, and advocates who attended the hearing at the DC Council to urge them to support raising the tax on cigarettes Raising the price of tobacco is one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking rates. It will help prevent youth from

New Legislation Aims to Reduce Youth Smoking Initiation

January 30, 2018
Illinois

Fewer young people in Illinois would start smoking under a proposal to raise the minimum age of tobacco sales from 18 to 21 years old. State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) introduced the legislation in Springfield today with the support of public health groups and community organizations.

House Kills Bill to Fight Youth Addiction, Improve Health

January 30, 2018
Indiana

Today, the Indiana House of Representatives sidelined a bill that would have increased the minimum age of tobacco sales from 18 to 21 years old. Bryan Hannon, chair of Tobacco Free Indiana, released the following statement in response:

Third Time Not a Charm

January 30, 2018
Mississippi

The following is a statement from Kimberly Hughes, Mississippi government relations director at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the state legislature’s failure to protect teens from the dangers of tanning beds : “This is the third year in a row that we and many

Reducing the Toll of Tobacco a Priority for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in 2018

January 29, 2018
South Carolina

Columbia, SC – January 29, 2018 – As lawmakers dive into the new year the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is looking ahead to what public health initiatives can be accomplished in 2018. South Carolina has a long way to go when it comes to tobacco

January 2018 Federal Update

January 29, 2018
Massachusetts

Tax Bill’s Repeal of Health Mandate Threatens Patient Access On Dec. 20, Congress approved a final tax bill that repeals the individual mandate – the provision in the current health law requiring Americans to buy health coverage. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), eliminating the insurance

January 2018 State Update

January 29, 2018
Massachusetts

ACS CAN Massachusetts is focusing on a variety of issues in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Below is an update on those that have had movement in the past month. Tobacco Bill Status Comprehensive tobacco control legislation which would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to