Updates matching "Tobacco Control"

Smoke-Free Fort Worth supporter Matt McEntire talks about why he supports a 100% smoke-free policy in Fort Worth and his history as a bar owner and the impacts of secondhand smoke on his health.

The legislative forum is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, AARP Montana and Montana Primary Care Association. All of Great Falls’ candidates for state Legislature were invited to participate in the nonpartisan event in which they can outline positions on issues related to disease prevention and access

Wyoming's current tobacco tax, currently only 60 cents per pack of cigarettes, is woefully behind the national average of $1.65 per pack. An increase in tobacco taxes not only encourages Wyoming smokers to quit, but it also raises much needed State revenue.

Update on the status of our 2015-2016 Youth Tobacco Prevention Bill

Back in 2007, Fort Worth missed the opportunity to create a 100% smoke-free indoor air city. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram talks about this history, our new campaign, and why this year may be different.

There is no question that our lawmakers are faced with tough budget decisions. We have to remember the reason these tobacco settlement payments are made each year, and consider long-term solutions to the state’s recurring budget shortfalls.

Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable deaths in Oregon, contributing to 7,000 deaths annually and costing taxpayers $3 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost productivity.

Each year 1,000 North Dakotans die from smoking related diseases. It's time North Dakota voters take action and increase the tobacco tax.

New Mexico is falling short when it comes to supporting policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of “How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality,” New Mexico measured up to policy recommendations in just three of the 10 issue areas ranked.