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Skagway, AK is Now Smoke-Free

August 26, 2011
National

During a special election on August 25, the citizens of Skagway passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance that covers all workplaces including bars and clubs.ξ Due to the strong state-wide collaborative effort and the inspirational diligence of a group of Skagway volunteers, the citizens of Skagway passed theξlaw, whichξis effective immediately

Big Tobacco Lawsuit is Latest Effort to Deceive Consumers about the Danger of Cigarettes

August 17, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 17, 2011 – Yesterday, several major tobacco companies continued their campaign of public deception, filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, questioning the constitutionality of the FDA’s requirement that they include recently

Report Finds Majority of States Falling Short on Laws and Policies that Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

August 11, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 11, 2011 – A majority of states are falling short on legislative solutions to prevent and fight cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In a year consumed by budget shortfalls and legislative challenges, many

Big TobaccoŠ—'s Marketing Tactics on Display

August 1, 2011
National

Late last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its latest findings on cigarette and smokeless tobacco marketing by the nationŠ—Ès largest tobacco companies in 2007 and 2008. While the reports show that the amount spent on cigarette advertising actually slightly decreased during that time period, they also show that

Strong Cig Tax Enforcement Means Fewer Smokers

July 15, 2011
New York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding cigarette tax enforcement efforts of the Cuomo administration. “It’s not rocket science – higher cigarette prices mean fewer smokers. Taxes are an important tool to encourage smokers to quit and to

Smoke-Free Win in WV

July 13, 2011
National

On July 12,ξWest Virginia'sξPendleton County Board of Healthξapprovedξ4-1 to remove the bar and gaming exemptions from their 2002 Clean Indoor Air regulation.ξ This makes their law comprehensive, with all restaurants, bars and workplaces being smoke-free.ξ This will take effect on October 10.ξ Congratulations, Pendleton County, WV!

Fultondale, AL Goes Smoke-Free

July 12, 2011
National

On July 11, the Fultondale City Council passed a 100% comprehensive smoke-free law, which includes bars, restaurants and workplaces.ξ The new law will take effect on September 1.ξ Mayor Jim Lowery introduced the ordinance, citing the Alabama Legislature's failure to "address the hazards of secondhand smoke."ξ Great job, Fultondale!

Another Win in Alaska

July 2, 2011
National

ACS CAN in Alaska won a Supreme Court case on Friday, July 1 regarding smoking in private clubs in Juneau, AK. The court holds that the smoking ban in private clubs does not violate the First AmendmentŠ—Ès right of association or the Alaska ConstitutionŠ—Ès right of privacy. Congratulations, Alaska!

New Graphic Images for Cigarette Packs

June 21, 2011
National

If a picture is worth a thousand words, it is also worth thousands of fewer smokers? Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled new graphic warning labels that could be placed on packs of cigarettes starting in September 2012. The images focus on smokingŠ—Ès impact on the health of