Funding level for the NYS Tobacco Control Program (NYTCP)
Governor & Senate proposed 5th straight year of cuts to program that saves lives and saves Medicaid spending. Click for a few key points...
However, the final budget passed March 30, 2012, included level funding for the NYTCP.
American Cancer Society press release (3/8/12):
Advocates to Gov., Legislature: Follow Doctor’s Orders and Increase Funding for the Anti-Tobacco Program (PDF)
American Cancer Society white paper (3/12/12):
The 2012 Surgeon General’s Report: Budget Implications for New York
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids press release (3/5/12):
New Poll Shows 71% of New York Voters Support Restoring Funding For Tobacco Prevention Programs. State cut tobacco prevention funding by more than 50% in recent years
despite collecting billions in tobacco revenue. (PDF)
• New York Poll Executive Summary (PDF)
Tell your NYS Legislators how you feel about state funding for tobacco control programs.
• Contact info for Assemblymember Lifton, Senators O'Mara, Seward, & Nozzolio