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California Proposition 29 Vote Too Close to Call

June 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 6, 2012 The following is a statement from John R. Seffrin, PhD., CEO of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on California 's Proposition 29, which will increase the state tobacco tax by $1 and generate

Illinois Passes $1 Increase to Cigarette Tax

May 30, 2012
National

Yesterday afternoon, the Illinois General Assembly passed a $1 cigarette tax increase, raising the statewide tax from $.98 to $1.98 per pack.ξ The bill now moves to Governor Quinn for his signature, and once signed, the tax increase will go into effect on June 24. This tax increase also includes

Maryland raises the tobacco tax

May 22, 2012
Maryland

On Monday, May 14th, 2012, the Maryland General Assembly convened a special three-day session to complete the work of balancing the state’s 2013 budget. Among the measures approved was a revenue package which included a tax on small cigars that will increase from 15% of wholesale to 70% of

Maryland Passes Tobacco Tax

May 16, 2012
National

Congratulations to Maryland on their tobacco tax win! Part of the Governor Martin O'Malley's budget includes an increase on the tax on small cigars from 15% of wholesale to 70% of wholesale and an increase doubling the tax on smokeless tobacco from 15% of wholesale to 30% of wholesale. The

Big Wins in Vermont

May 4, 2012
National

Just recently, Vermont had three big legislative wins: Indoor Tanning Ban on Minors - Following California's law that was passed late last year, Vermont has passed an indoor tanning ban for all minors under the age of 18.ξ This new law aligns with American Cancer Society and ACS CAN's policy

Momentum builds for passing tobacco tax

March 8, 2012
Maryland

Tobacco Tax Media Event W hat a beautiful day on March 7! Not only was the weather gorgeous but we had a fantastic Tobacco Tax Media Event in front of the State House along with our health advocates. The goal of the media event was to continue building

Baltimore Sun Endorses Cigar Tax

January 13, 2012
Maryland

On Sunday, January 8, the Baltimore Sun ran this terrific editorial endorsing a life-saving proposal to increase the state's tax on cigars and smokeless tobacco. This tax increase will reduce the use of these deadly products by youth and raise critically needed money for to the state's tobacco control

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

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