Patient Advocates Applaud Governor Mills on Tobacco Tax Proposal
In proposing to increase Maine’s tax on cigarettes $1 per pack, Governor Mills’ has taken a historic step in the fight to curb tobacco product use among Mainers.
Tobacco Taxes Press Releases
Lawmakers Urged to Reduce Cancer Burden and Eliminate Crushing Medical Debt Through Legislative Action
As lawmakers dive into the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Hoosiers.
Idaho Lawmakers Must Protect Health Care Access
BOISE, IDAHO – As legislative business convenes in the state Capitol, Idaho lawmakers must prioritize access to health care so that tens of thousands of state residents can continue to lead healthy and happy lives and have the best chance to avoid, detect and defeat cancer.
Oklahoma Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Today, Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.
Montana Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco, Protect Kids from Addiction
HELENA, MONT. –– Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® today by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.
Wyoming Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco, Protect Kids From Addiction
CHEYENNE, WYO. – – Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® today by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.
Great American Smokeout Highlights Idaho Need to Curtail Youth Addiction
BOISE, Idaho –– Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.
Washington Lawmakers Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco, Protect Kids from Addiction
OLYMPIA, Wash. –– Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® today by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.
Great American Smokeout Shines Light on Opportunities for New York Lawmakers to Act to Prevent Smoking-Related Deaths
Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to limit the toll of tobacco in New York.
On Great American Smokeout, Advocates Urge State Legislature to Raise Tobacco Taxes to Protect Public Health
INDIANAPOLIS, IN –Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout® by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.