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June 16, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 16, 2016 Significantly fewer states passed tobacco control efforts between 2010-2014 than in the previous decade, according to an article released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). The article, entitled Stuck in Neutral: Stalled Progress in

April 26, 2016
Maryland

Thank you to Members of the Maryland General Assembly for keeping our smoke-free indoor air law strong. Casinos in Maryland will NOT be permitted to allow cigar smoking in their smoking lounges.

April 7, 2016
New York

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marc Kaplan (518) 796-1038 [email protected] Smokeless Tobacco-free Baseball Ordinance is a Win for Public Health Statement of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Director of Metro New York Government Relations Michael Davoli

March 24, 2016
Vermont

Over 65 ACS CAN volunteers from around the state of Vermont travel to Montpelier to ask lawmakers to make cancer a legislative priority.

March 22, 2016
New York

By a vote of 44-3 the New York City Council today passed a bill that would prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco at all ticketed sports arenas and recreation areas including Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden and more.

November 18, 2015
Maryland

On November 17, 2015 the Prince George’s County Councilmembers failed to protect casino workers and patrons from the dangers of electronic-cigarette emissions. A statement from ACS CAN Maryland Government Relations Director, Bonita Pennino, follows: “ACS CAN is extremely disappointed the County Councilmembers failed to protect casino workers and patrons from

November 13, 2015
National

ACS CAN has been actively engaged for well-over a decade to eliminate smoking in restaurants, bars and work places in Texas. Our most recent smoke-free campaign victory took place in Port Lavaca, Texas,a gulf coast community whose city council recently passed a bill which prohibits smoking or vaping inside all

August 6, 2015
National

From New Hampshire to Hawaii, state legislatures made important progress in saving lives from cancer during their 2015 legislative sessions. But, the news was not all good as many states are still failing to pass legislation that would prevent cancer, reduce youth smoking, improve access to cancer care and significantly

August 6, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. Aug. 6, 2015 A majority of states are not measuring up on legislative solutions that prevent and fight cancer, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to