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WILMINGTON, DE — Leading national health organizations are rallying behind a sweeping tobacco tax proposal from Matt Meyer, calling it a decisive move that could sharply cut smoking rates, curb …
Health Groups Cheer $1.50 Cigarette Tax Hike in Delaware Budget Push Read More
DOVER, DE — Delaware earned high marks in several tobacco control categories but fell short in key areas that health advocates say are costing lives, according to the American Lung …
Delaware Gets Mixed Marks on Tobacco Control as Death Toll Fuels Tax Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania received failing and near-failing grades across nearly every major tobacco control category in a new national report, prompting warnings that the state is falling dangerously behind …
Pennsylvania Flunks Tobacco Control as Lung Association Warns Lives at Risk Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — An invisible, odorless gas seeping into homes across Pennsylvania is putting thousands of residents at risk of lung cancer, with new data showing that nearly 40% of …
Invisible Killer Lurks Indoors: Radon Found at Dangerous Levels in PA Homes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the calendar turns toward 2026, nearly one in seven Pennsylvania adults remains dependent on tobacco or nicotine products, a stark reminder of a public health crisis …
Kick the Nicotine Habit: 1 in 7 Pennsylvanians Still Hooked as 2026 Nears Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new report from the American Lung Association paints a mixed picture for Pennsylvania’s fight against lung cancer. While the state ranks among the best in the …
Pennsylvania Among Top States for Lung Cancer Survival, But Risks Remain High Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania has announced the launch of its 2026-2027 Research Awards and Grants cycle, reaffirming its commitment to accelerating scientific discoveries that address …
American Lung Association Opens 2026-2027 Research Grant Cycle to Advance Lung Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania is leading the charge against lung cancer this week, turning major landmarks turquoise as part of Turquoise Takeover and Lung Cancer …
Pennsylvania Goes Turquoise for Lung Cancer Awareness Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed FY 2025-26 budget has sparked outcry from public health advocates, with the American Lung Association (ALA) expressing sharp disapproval of a $1 million …
Shapiro’s Tobacco Program Cuts Spark Outrage—Lives Hang in the Balance, Says Lung Association Read More
DOVER, DE — The American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of Tobacco Control” report gives Delaware both praise and concern for its tobacco control efforts, urging lawmakers to strengthen policies that address …
Delaware Earns Mixed Grades in 2025 “State of Tobacco Control” Report Read More