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... 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 ...

... OHIO  – Tonight, the Columbus City Council voted to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products, a public health initiative supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and other tobacco-free partners from the Coalition to ... communities of color, particularly Black communities, LGBTQ and limited-income populations.  Flavored tobacco products pose a serious public health risk and contribute to recent youth tobacco use increases. ACS CAN thanks Columbus City Council for supporting this vital legislation and ... 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 ...

... continued partnership on behalf of all who live, work and visit Ohio.” “ACS CAN commends Gov. DeWine for continuing to take a stand for the health of Ohioans by standing up to Big Tobacco and prioritizing the health and safety of our youth,” said Leo Almeida, Ohio government relations director of ACS CAN. “Gov. DeWine knows that Ohio can and must do ... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

... council voted to weaken the smoke-free ordinance by allowing cigar smoking, which will reverse this progress and once again threaten workers’ health. “All workers—including those who work in bars—deserve the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air,” said Doug Hogan, American Cancer ... to secondhand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer and other diseases. No worker in Kentucky should be forced to choose between their health and their paycheck.” Studies have found that after communities like Campbellsville implement comprehensive, smoke-free laws, workers’ ... 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 ...