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Veto Override of Tobacco 21 Will Save Lives; Health Care Costs
... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ... tools they need to make their voices heard. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org . Veto Override of Tobacco 21 Will Save Lives; Health Care Costs ...
Lawmakers Must Oppose Legislation to Remove Power from Local Decision Makers; Protect Public Health
... Bans on State-licensed Tobacco Retailers”. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges lawmakers to protect the public health of all Mainers by opposing both of these bills. The following is a statement from ACS CAN Maine Director of Government Hilary Schneider: ... would be limited by state law in how they can legislate to resolve it. “This is not just about flavored tobacco, nor is it just about public health or the merits of any one ordinance. Passing policies at the local level – on the whole – creates an opportunity for community debate, ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...
2020 Maine Session Summary
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Mainers touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In ... process for bills of $750 or more in a single emergency services visit. This new law affects more than 800,000 Mainers who have private health insurance or are uninsured. Affordability and Accessibility of Health Care : ACS CAN advocated in support of a health reform bill that ...
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Maine Lawmakers: the Fight Against Tobacco is Not Over
... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in response to portions of Governor LePage’s biennial budget proposal related to the Department of Health and Human Services: “The toll tobacco takes on Mainers – both in terms of lives lost and economic burden – makes it a problem that ... and exposure to secondhand smoke is responsible for approximately 1 out of every 5 deaths. Further, tobacco use costs Maine $811 million in health care bills each year and approximately $262 million in state Medicaid costs. “Unfortunately, the Governor’s budget fails to address the ways ...
Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Close Tax Loophole on E-cigarettes
AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Maine Legislature this morning took important steps to prevent and curb tobacco use and improve rural health care. Legislators approved an amended version of L.D. 1028, which equalizes the tax on non-cigarette tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to ... 1,200 Maine children from eventually growing up to die prematurely from smoking and will save the state more than $77 million in tobacco-related health care costs. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and its advocates thank the Legislature for giving this important bill ...
Brunswick Town Council Votes to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
... and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Town Council members for prioritizing the health of children and historically marginalized communities over Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line. The following is a statement from ACS ... Tobacco’s continued targeting by voting to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the town, without exemptions. This is sound public health policy that will pay out in dividends as fewer youth become addicted to these deadly products. “Menthol, mint and other candy- and ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...
Advocates to Maine Lawmakers: Don’t Cave to Big Tobacco’s Pressure Tactics
... to the tax laws in Maine. While in committee, the bill was weakened when language to tax tobacco products equally was removed. Therefore, Public health advocates are urging lawmakers instead to support the minority report on LD2028, which clarifies the tobacco products tax definition of ... they rely on to market their deadly products and ensure that Mainers continue to use tobacco and stay addicted to nicotine.” “The health costs of tobacco are incredibly high, while low priced tobacco products make it too easy for youth to afford to start and continue using ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality, affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...
Bangor City Council Must Recommit to Ending the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
... e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges City Councilors to prioritize the health of children and historically marginalized communities over Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line. The following is a statement from ACS ... “Bangor has to opportunity to recommit to its initial vote to end the sale of flavored tobacco products and protect our kids, and public health on the whole. I urge City Councilors to pass this ordinance ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions.” ### ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, 0 Nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization urges Bangor City Council to protect ...
South Portland City Council to Vote on Ending the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
... and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges City Council members to prioritize the health of children and historically marginalized communities over Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line. The following is a statement from ACS ... with 81% of kids who have ever tried tobacco starting with a flavored product. “Voting to end the sale of these products is sound public health policy that will pay out in dividends as fewer youth become addicted to these deadly products. “On behalf of cancer patients, survivors, ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...
Maine Lawmakers Should Make a New Year’s Resolution to Prioritize Cancer Related Public Policy
... Year and begin the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) calls on lawmakers to prioritize public health and focus on a multipronged approach to cancer prevention and cancer treatment: increasing the tax on cigarettes by $2 per pack with a ... “With a new year and new legislative session upon us, Mainers – citizens and lawmakers alike – are thinking about how they can ensure good health for 2025. Fortunately, we have some of the answers,” said Julia MacDonald, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Maine. ... our state?” she continued. ACS CAN is also renewing efforts to increase access to biomarker testing - an increasingly important part of cancer care. In the case of a cancer diagnosis, biomarker testing allows doctors to precisely target a specific cancer so some patients may not have to ...