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Tobacco Control

Increasing tobacco taxes are proven to be an effective way to prevent children from smoking and help adults quit.  

We are working in states across the country and in Congress to save more lives by passing regular and significant tax increases on all tobacco products. And this doesn't just include cigarettes, but also other dangerous products like smokeless tobacco and cigars. 

State cigarette taxes range from a low of 17 cents per pack in Missouri to a high of $5.35 per pack in New York. Additionally, Puerto Rico taxes cigarettes at $5.10 per pack.

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Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change

April 29, 2025
Ohio

Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Ohio Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

State Takes Bold Step for Hoosier Health: Tobacco Tax Increase Applauded for Protecting Youth and Saving Lives

April 25, 2025
Indiana

Today, the Indiana legislature passed the budget increasing tobacco taxes, which will help prevent tobacco use and help those already addicted quit.

Colorado Survivors, Patients Highlight Tobacco Prevention and Access to Care with State Lawmakers

March 12, 2025
Colorado

Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers from across Colorado convened at the state capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’ Wednesday, an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Volunteer advocates met with lawmakers and discussed supporting access to care and sustaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation.

House Passes South Dakota Senate Bill 54, Holds the Door Open for Big Tobacco

March 5, 2025
South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. –– The passage of Senate Bill 54 on Wednesday marked a disappointing step backward for public health and cancer prevention in South Dakota as it strips voter-initiated funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation fund by 60%. Those funds were overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2006 to

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Significant Cigarette Tax Increases Generate New Revenue

April 3, 2023

Significant tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and help adults quit. Substantial increases in cigarette tax rates also generate new revenue. In fact, every state that has significantly increased its cigarette tax has also boosted its state revenue - even after accounting for revenue loss due to beneficial declines in cigarette purchases resulting from the tax increase. 

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