Updates matching "Tobacco Taxes"

These taxes must be collected now. Rulings in New York’s favor keep coming. Yet another court has sided with the state and affirmed New York’s right to collect taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian reservations to non Indians.

Statement from Russ Sciandra, New York State Director of Advocacy for the American Cancer Society regarding a newly issued restraining order barring New York State from collecting taxes on the sale of cigarettes to non-Indians on Seneca Nation land "We are disappointed that the state court

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding federal appeals court decision to lift stay on cigarette tax collection on reservations. “As soon as possible. That’s when New York State should begin collecting taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian reservations to non

On February 8th, advocates from the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the American Lung Association lobbied in Annapolis to tell their lawmakers that raising tobacco taxes saves lives. Thank you to American Cancer Society advocates, Pat Pickett, John O'Hara, Elaine Koogler, Sue Moats, Peggy Kidwell, Ed Delaney, David

To commemorate the 35 th Great American Smokeout on Thursday, ACS CAN is calling on state lawmakers to combat the countryŠ—Ès tobacco epidemic with strong policies that encourage youth and adults not to smoke. Comprehensive smoke-free policies, including smoke-free workplaces, tobacco tax increases, and funding for tobacco cessation programs, help

Costs Keep Mounting for New York State in Dollars and Lives

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Federal District Court injunction halting tax collection on cigarettes shipped to Indian reservations.

Today, Washington stateŠ—Ès governor signed legislation increasing the stateŠ—Ès cigarette tax by $1 for a new total of $3.025 per pack. When the increase takes effect on May 1, Washington will have the second highest cigarette tax in the nation. On July 1, significant tax increases on other tobacco products,

Washington and Hawaii became the third and fourth states to pass cigarette taxes of $3.00 or higher. Washington state increased their tax by $1.00 for a new total of $3.025 per pack. The increase takes effect today, giving Washington the second highest cigarette tax in the nation. On July 1,