ACS CAN Reacts to Governor Cuomo’s Budget

ALBANY, NY –  In his budget message today, Governor Cuomo called for restricting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, including menthol, in New York State.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Julie Hart released the following statement:

“While we are encouraged to see New York put forth a package to address the dangers of some tobacco use, it is important the package be strengthened to restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products, increase the tax on all tobacco products and provide and a significant investment in the tobacco control program. To save lives and protect health, funding for cancer screenings must also be increased.”

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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.