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TRENTON, NJ – June 1, 2017 – The New Jersey State Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has unanimously released a bill (S862) that would dedicate one percent, approximately $7 million, of cigarette and tobacco tax dollars, toward the New Jersey Tobacco Control Program (TCP). The Assembly has already passed

AUGUSTA – May 31, 2017– Senator Tom Saviello was awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his commitment to increase access to care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients in Maine. The

Today, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed a bill into law that will increase the price of cigarettes by $1.50 per pack. In addition to funding state health initiatives, full implementation of this increase can generate significant revenue for Oklahoma.

AUGUSTA – MAY 30 – Today, cancer survivors, youth advocates and medical professionals from across the state gathered in Augusta, alongside public health advocacy groups, to urge the legislature to support policies that would help fight cancer in Maine. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

Today, the Illinois House of Representatives introduced a measure that would reduce physical education classes in public schools to three days a week and allow more student exemptions.