ACS CAN: Tobacco Kills; Lawmakers Can Help Save Lives in NH by Investing in Public Health
CONCORD – Today, New Hampshire’s Senate Finance Committee voted on key public health budget measures relating to tobacco control.
Control de tabaco Press Releases
El gobernador DeSantis firma un proyecto de ley que empeoraría la epidemia de tabaquismo juvenil actual
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Hoy, el gobernador Ron DeSantis promulgó oficialmente el proyecto de ley 1080 del Senado – un proyecto de ley disfrazado como una solución a la epidemia de tabaquismo juvenil actual.
Grupos de defensa de la salud condenan la votación del Senado de Arizona que deroga el derecho de los gobiernos locales a proteger a los niños del tabaco
Phoenix, Ariz. – Hoy, el Senado de Arizona votó 18 a 10 para apoyar a la industria tabacalera en vez de apoyar a los niños de Arizona.
Los principales grupos de salud pública instan al gobernador Ron DeSantis a vetar el proyecto de ley que revertiría décadas de progreso en la protección de los jóvenes del tabaco
TALLAHASSEE, FL – El miércoles pasado, la Legislatura de Florida aprobó el Proyecto de ley del senado (SB) 1080, un proyecto de ley disfrazado como una solución a la epidemia de tabaquismo juvenil actual.
New Yorkers Launch A Virtual Week of Action
ACS CAN has launched a NYC Week of Action. It was kicked off by delivering letters to Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson askng for support for tobacco control programs as well as well as early detection and prevention.
ACS CAN Letters to Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson Asking for Support for Tobacco Control and Early Detection and Prevention
ACS CAN has kicked off NYC Week of Action by delivering letters to Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson asking for support for tobacco control as well as early detection and preveention.
Nevada Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Cancer Action Week to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention
LAS VEGAS—Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from across Nevada will meet virtually this week with Nevada lawmakers during the state’s Cancer Action Week, hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
North Dakota Legislature Passes Biennium Budget to Prioritize Tobacco Control, Cancer Prevention and Access to Care
BISMARCK—The North Dakota Legislature adjourned last night and passed its 2021-2023 biennium budget, which includes funding for critical cancer screening programs and tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. They also reauthorized Medicaid expansion funding for another two years.
ACS CAN Joins NAACP and Others Calling For Immediate Action on Menthol
A coalition of health advocacy groups in New York City applauded today’s announcement from the Biden Administration and issued the following statement urging the New York City Council to follow suit and pass Intro 1345 to end the sale of menthol cigarettes in New York City.
Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19
LANSING, MI – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers' steadfast commitment.