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Updates matching "Smoke-free"

December 31, 2024
California

Starting January 1 st , Carlsbad will enforce a new law prohibiting smoking, including e-cigarettes and cannabis, in and around multi-unit buildings with three or more residential units, except for outdoor designated spaces.

December 3, 2024
California

The Oakland City Council passed a smoke-free ordinance to prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing and bar patios; however, the ordinance exempts smoking cannabis in multi-unit housing.

November 21, 2024
Wyoming

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. The Great American Smokeout is a day for people who use tobacco to create

November 7, 2024
California

In an effort to save lives from lung cancer, the State Legislature passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 196 last July to designate November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Saturday, November 9th, as Lung Cancer Screening Day.

September 30, 2024
California

Gov. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775 today. The legislation will allow cities and counties to permit cannabis consumption sites to prepare and sell food and beverages that do not contain cannabis, effectively turning them into restaurants where smoking is allowed.

September 3, 2024
Indiana

Beech Grove, IN – Tonight, a proclamation from Mayor Jim Coffman recognized Beech Grove bars and clubs that have elected to go smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Breathe Easy Beech Grove coalition encourage the common council to protect Beech Grove residents from

August 28, 2024
California

The California Legislature passed a bill that, if signed, will allow cities and counties to permit cannabis consumption sites to prepare and sell food and beverages that do not contain cannabis. Cancer advocates urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto it.

May 16, 2024
Maryland

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement:

May 2, 2024
California

Pitman High School students learned an unsavory lesson about the dangers of flavored tobacco products during a presentation by the Stanislaus Tobacco Prevention Action Team, an ACS CAN project aimed at reducing tobacco use and its heavy toll on health.