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State Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.

State Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.

State Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.

State Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.

MONTPELIER – This Thursday, cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47 th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Vermont residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation. Advocates note that the need is particularly strong in Vermont,

Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.

New data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) finds more than 3 million youth report current use (past 30 days) of any tobacco product in 2022.

Voters in South Dakota and California made it clear on Tuesday that public health is a priority in their states.

On Tuesday, voters responded “yes” to Amendment D, which asked if the state constitution should be amended to expand Medicaid coverage to adults with lower incomes. South Dakotans approval of Amendment D will improve health outcomes and reduce cancer disparities for 42,500 South Dakotans who will gain access to health