Utah Cancer Action Center

Monday, the Utah State House of Representatives approved HB 337, a proposal to raise the state cigarette tax by $1.75 per pack while also ensuring that all other tobacco products are taxed at an appropriate rate, by a vote of 47-20. The following statement can be attributed to Brook Carlisle,

A “not-so-sweet 16” was recognized Friday at the Utah State Capitol as cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers united for Cancer Action Day. Advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Day (ACS CAN) met with state lawmakers and urged them to support efforts to raise the state’s tax on cigarettes

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is leading efforts this legislative session to reduce the toll of tobacco on Utahns. Along with partner organizations, ACS CAN is urging state lawmakers to support HB 337 which would increase the cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack while also ensuring

On Friday, the Social Services Appropriations Committee held a public hearing to consider health funding cuts, including potential reductions to the state’s Medicaid program, namely breast and cervical cancer treatment coverage. Funding for 12-month postpartum coverage was originally going to be discussed but was tabled by committee chairs. The American