New Iberia Council Stands Up for Resident’s Health
NEW IBERIA, LA. – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is delighted that the New Iberia council has taken steps to protect citizens from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Smoke-free Press Releases
ACS CAN Releases Poll Results Showing New Jerseyans Want Smoke-Free Casinos
ACS CAN has released a poll showing by a 2-1 margin NJ voters support permanently prohibiting smoking indoors at New Jersey casinos
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
BATON ROUGE, LA – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Louisiana residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
FRANKFORT, KY – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Kentucky residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.
Leading Public Health Groups: Augusta Cigar Bar Exemption Will Jeopardize Health of Workers, Youth and the Black Community
AUGUSTA, GA — September 7, 2021 — Today, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approved an amendment to the county’s smoke-free ordinance that will allow smoking in certain indoor spaces.
Leading Public Health Organizations Urge Augusta-Richmond County Commission to Oppose Cigar Bar Exemption That Would Jeopardize Youth and the Black Community
AUGUSTA, GA — August 30, 2021 — As the Augusta-Richmond County Commission tries to rush an amendment to the county’s smoke-free ordinance t
Public Health Organizations Urge County Commission to Oppose Harmful Tobacco Exemption That Would Exacerbate Health Inequities Among Black Americans
AUGUSTA, GA — Tomorrow, the Augusta-Richond County Commission will vote on a proposed amendment to the county’s smoke-free ordinance to allow cigar smoking in certain indoor spaces, despite the motion failing in committee last week.
Augusta-Richmond County Commission to Consider Rolling Back Smoke-free Protections to Allow Cigar Smoking in Some Indoor Spaces
AUGUSTA, GA — July 27, 2021 — Today, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission will consider weakening the county’s popular smoke-free ordinance, amending the policy to establish cigar lounges in order to allow cigar smoking in certain indoor spaces.
Legislature Includes Funding for Critical Cancer-Fighting Programs
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Bryan Hannon
Emergency Order is Lifted; Smoking Allowed to Resume in Pennsylvania Casinos Putting Pennsylvanians at Risk
The emergency order prohibiting smoking in casinos has been lifted. ACS CAN says employees and vistors should have their health protected and smoking should again be prohibited.