Indiana House Budget Fails to Address the State’s Tobacco Crisis
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – “Yesterday, the Indiana House passed a budget that fails to prioritize reducing Indiana’s high tobacco burden.
Tobacco Control Press Releases
Proposed Budget Cuts to Set Connecticut Back in Progress Made in the Fight Against Cancer
Earlier this week, Governor Lamont gave his annual state budget address which proposed to slash funding to many life-saving cancer prevention and control programs, including a 50% cut over the next two years to the state’s Tobacco Health and Trust Fund (CTHTF).
Senate Hurriedly Advances Bill to Repeal City’s Freedom to Protect Children from Tobacco Addiction, Hearing Scheduled Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC – February 7, 2022 – At the pressure of Big Tobacco and its allies, lawmakers are once again moving quickly with a proposal that would endanger the health of our children by taking away the free
One Year Anniversary of Cancer Moonshot Reignition Brings Progress and Opportunity
American Cancer Society and ACS CAN statement on one-year anniversary of reignition of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Volunteers Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention in Idaho
BOISE, IDAHO - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a legislative breakfast this morning at the Idaho State Capitol.
New Report: Tennessee Ranks Amongst Top 5 States Shortchanging Tobacco Prevention Programs
NASHVILLE, TN – January 24, 2022 – Even as tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death in the United States and youth e-cigarette use remains at high levels, a new report highlights how too many states continue to shortchange programs designed to p
15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives to Be Saved with Cigarette Tax Increase
ALBANY, NY – JANUARY 23, 2023 – Following Governor Hochul’s proposed plan for shepherding a tobacco-free generation in New York, leading public health organizations—the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (TFK)— released an analysis of th
Sen. Takubo Proposes Real Solutions to Protect Kids and Save Lives
Recently, Sen. Tom Takubo introduced legislation, Senate Bill 84, to increase the tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products while investing a portion of the revenue in fact-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs. This is an important step towards a cleaner, safer, healthier West Virginia that will help kids break the cycle of addiction and tobacco-related disease.
New Report: States Continue to Shortchange Tobacco Prevention Programs, But Several Show a Welcome Increase
Even as tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death in the United States and youth e-cigarette use remains at high levels, a new report highlights how too many states continue to shortchange programs designed to prevent kids from using tobacco products and help tobacco users quit.
Oral Chemotherapy Fairness and Appropriations are Legislative Priorities to Fight Cancer
As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care.