Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase Will Save Lives and Save Dollars for Mainers
In addition to lives saved, Mills' budget proposal will deliver short term revenue increases and reduce long term tobacco related healthcare costs for all Mainers.
Maine Press Releases
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.
Maine Lawmakers Should Make a New Year’s Resolution to Prioritize Cancer Related Public Policy
The 2025 legislative session opens the door to an increased tax on all tobacco products and ensuring access to potentially lifesaving Biomarker testing
Mainers Won’t See Increased Access to Biomarker Testing This Legislative Session
For the second year in a row, legislation to increase access to biomarker testing has failed to pass in the final days of legislative activity.
Time for Mills to Bring Precision Medicine to all Mainers
By ensuring more Mainers have biomarker testing covered by their insurance plans, we can increase access to personalized medicine and realize better outcomes for cancer patients as well other disease groups. It's time for Gov. Mills to act to make this a reality.
Advocates to Maine Lawmakers: Don’t Cave to Big Tobacco’s Pressure Tactics
Nation’s Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization Urges Support of LD2028 Minority Report to Protect Public Health
Proposal Aimed at Improving Health Outcomes for Mainers Secures Overwhelming Support from Voters
AUGUSTA, ME – JANUARY 29, 2024 – On Tuesday, January 30, Maine’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services will consider LD 1577.
High School Advocate Urges Maine Lawmakers to Prohibit the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
The tobacco industry is targeting Maine high schoolers and one of the reasons so many of them are getting hooked is because of the appeal of fruity and candy type flavored tobacco products.
Legislation Introduced to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Maine
LD1577 Would Allow More Mainers to Access Routinely Recommended Testing That Allows Doctors to Personalize Health Care Treatments
Lawmakers Must Oppose Legislation to Remove Power from Local Decision Makers; Protect Public Health
The Maine legislature is set to hear testimony on two bills that would take away municipalities control over certain public health ordinances