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... protect Americans from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network SM (ACS CAN) and other public health groups worked to pass tobacco control initiatives in seven states yesterday – those in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Ohio and South Dakota ... failed, claimed to restrict smoking when in fact it would have allowed smoking in many restaurants and other workplaces, including certain child care facilities, school buildings and grocery stores. A new law called SmokeFree Ohio, approved yesterday, will make all workplaces in that state, ... $1.00, to $1.53 per pack. The measure, which passed with 61 percent of the vote, will fund tobacco prevention and cessation programs and other health initiatives such as disease prevention and medical research. California voters considered a bold measure to raise the cigarette tax by ...

... to address skyrocketing e-cigarette use. Besides increasing the possibility of addiction and long-term harm to brain development and respiratory health, e-cigarette use is associated with the use of other tobacco products that can do even more damage to the body. A color-coded system ... and red shows where states are falling short.  How California Measures Up: Increased Access to Medicaid -  Green Access to Palliative Care -  Red Pain Policy -  Yellow Cigarette Tax Rates -  Green Smoke-free Laws -  Green Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program Funding -  ... Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Services -  Green Indoor Tanning - Green “By passing laws that prevent cancer and help patients get the care they need, our lawmakers can save lives and money in California” said Bremner. “We stand ready to work with our leaders to build a ...

... which is ACS CAN’s most prestigious advocacy honor, is awarded to public officials for leadership in the mission to end cancer as a public health problem. Jim Knox (third from left), ACS CAN managing director of government relations and recipient of the 2019 Alan Mills Award, posed ... Advocacy Award. The 2019 NDAA recipients were: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Senator Dick Durbin was honored as a longtime public health advocate and for his role as a staunch champion of policies aimed at curbing tobacco use, including passage of the law that prohibits ... aimed at advancing the fight against cancer. She delivered a critical vote in 2017 against legislation that would have overturned the Affordable Care Act and has provided strong bipartisan support to anti-tobacco legislation. Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D) Under Senate ...

... is still running and they are considering a 65 cent tobacco tax now. We will continue to ask for at least $1 increase in order to get the public health benefits of getting adults to quit smoking and preventing youth from starting.     Advocacy at RFL updates : Please let me know if anyone ... as an ACS CAN membership *)   Memorial Day Recess visits- Quality of Life legislation and WV sponsors: The House version of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 3119) has 148 sponsors – including 25 on the Energy and Commerce Committee! While we will ... and to build your volunteer structure, strengthen relationships with partners, and better integrate with our American Cancer Society partners in health initiatives, corporate engagement, and community engagement.    The event in DC will take place from 12pm to 4pm – June 29 th - and will ...