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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 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…

Montana Senate panel advances big tobacco-tax increase

March 28, 2017
Montana

A big increase in Montana’s tobacco tax – which could total as much as $70 million a year – won approval Tuesday from a Senate committee in the Montana Legislature...SB354, sponsored by Sen. Mary Caferro, D-Helena, would increase Montana’s cigarette tax by $1.50 a pack and impose similar increases for

Volunteers Will Ask Legislature to Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer Deaths in Hawaii

March 16, 2017
Hawaii

Cancer survivors, caregivers and health professionals will ask their legislators to put patients and prevention first as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Hawaii-Pacific holds its annual Day at the Capitol.

Hearings to Fund Colorectal Screening Program & Raise Tobacco Tax Bookend Day at the Capitol Activities

March 9, 2017
Nebraska

ACS CAN volunteers will meet with their senators Tuesday, March 14, for the annual Day at the Capitol and will discuss three bills crucial to the health of Nebraska.

Senate Passes $1.50 Increase for Tobacco Products

March 9, 2017
New Mexico

Legislation to raise the state’s cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack and impose an equivalent tax on other tobacco products including cigars, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes, passed the state Senate on a vote of 24-16 on Wednesday.

New Albany Resident Recognized for Cancer Advocacy

March 8, 2017
Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – March 8, 2017 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently honored New Albany resident Mary Kost with its Advocacy Volunteer of the Year award at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. The award recognizes the exemplary efforts of an individual who helps

Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Helps Kick Cancer During Annual Suits & Sneakers Event

March 7, 2017
South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – (March 7, 2017) – Earlier today, Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Gary Gilmore joined dozens of South Carolina legislators in lacing up their sneakers to demonstrate support for cancer survivors, patients and caregivers as well as to honor those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Key Vote Today on $1.50 Tobacco Tax to Protect Kids, Save Lives and Raise Revenue

March 7, 2017
New Mexico

Legislation to raise the state’s cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack and impose an equivalent tax on other tobacco products including cigars, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes is gaining support and not just from public health groups.