ACS CAN Calls for Restoration of Tobacco Control Program Funding
As budget negotiations continue, ACS CAN asks for restoration of fundng for the tobacco control program.
Tobacco Control Press Releases
Public Health Organizations Call on Lawmakers to Protect NM’s Clean Indoor Air Laws; Express Concern Over Cannabis Regulation Act
ALBUQUERQUE – As Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham is planning to call a special session to pass the Cannabis Regulation Act, a coalition of leading public health groups across New Mexico joined together to urge lawmakers to protect the state’s smokefree air laws, cautioning again
Florida Bills Threaten to Exacerbate Today’s Youth Tobacco Epidemic
TALLAHASSEE, FL – March 24, 2021 – Amid stalled progress in reducing youth tobacco use and a pandemic that has made Floridians acutely aware of the importance of respiratory health, Florida lawmakers are advancing bills HB 987 and SB 1080 that would maintain harsh penalties stric
New Legislation Will Ensure Medicaid Enrollees Have Access to All FDA-Approved Cessation Services
New legislation introduced Tuesday would make permanent a change in Medicaid coverage for cessation services implemented in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Montana Public Health Advocates Celebrate Legislature’s Tabling of Cigar Bar Bill
HELENA, Mont.—Leading public health organizations applaud the legislators’ decision to uphold Montana’s popular, longstanding Clean Indoor Air Act and smoke-free protections by tabling House Bill 285 today. Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-5 to table the bill.
Gov. Beshear, Veto Bill that Makes it Easier for Kids to Buy E-cigarettes
FRANKFORT, KY–The Kentucky legislature recently passed legislation to remove the tax on some e-cigarette hardware.
Hawaii Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Day of Action to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention and Fund Cancer Research
HONOLULU—Today, state lawmakers heard from cancer patients, survivors and volunteer advocates from across the state during a virtual Cancer Action Day, hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
House Advances Bill That Would Worsen Today’s Youth Tobacco Epidemic
COLUMBIA, SC – March 10, 2021– The below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and can be attributed to Beth Johnson, ACS CAN Government Relations Director for South Carolina.
House Passes Bill that Undermines Decades of Success in Hawaii’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Efforts
HONOLULU—The State House passed a bill today that would jeopardize Hawaii’s successful efforts to reduce tobacco use by removing protected funding for the state’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund.
TIPS Campaign Kicks off its 10th Year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new advertisements today as they kick off the 10th year of the highly successful “Tips from Former Smokers” national campaign. The ads will run March 1 through September 26 on national cable and network television, streaming radio and online.