Tobacco Control Press Releases
Washington, D,C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its partners submitted an amicus curiae (or friend-of-the-court) brief today in support of the U.S.
MONTPELIER – This Thursday, cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Vermont residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.
Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better When it Comes to Tobacco Control.
New data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) finds more than 3 million youth report current use (past 30 days) of any tobacco product in 2022.
With the highest proportion of smoking-related cancer cases and deaths in the country, Kentucky lawmakers can and must do better to prevent tobacco use.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study today showing youth e-cigarette use remains high in 2022.
NORWALK – Representative Lucy Dathan received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contributions to the fight against cancer.
Portland, OR. – Yesterday, Washington County Circuit Court ruled against an existing ordinance to end the sale of flavored tobacco in the county.
The following can be attributed to Jamie Dunphy, Oregon director of government relations for ACS CAN:
AUGUSTA – Maine Representatives Kristen Cloutier, Jay McCreight and Michele Meyer each received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cance
JUUL announced a tentative deal to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year, multi-state investigation into its underage marketing practices to attract young consumers to its addictive e-cigarettes. Evidence-based tobacco control is still critical.