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Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding cigarette tax enforcement efforts of the Cuomo administration. “It’s not rocket science – higher cigarette prices mean fewer smokers. Taxes are an important tool to encourage smokers to quit and to

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Governor Malloy signedξfour important pieces of legislationξinto law in Connecticut on July 13, 2011.ξ SB 21 - Provides for coverage of normal out-of-pocket expenses related to participation in cancer and chronic disease clinical trials; SB 396 - Expands existing prostate cancer screening coverage to also include coverage for treatment of

On July 12,ξWest Virginia'sξPendleton County Board of Healthξapprovedξ4-1 to remove the bar and gaming exemptions from their 2002 Clean Indoor Air regulation.ξ This makes their law comprehensive, with all restaurants, bars and workplaces being smoke-free.ξ This will take effect on October 10.ξ Congratulations, Pendleton County, WV!

On July 11, the Fultondale City Council passed a 100% comprehensive smoke-free law, which includes bars, restaurants and workplaces.ξ The new law will take effect on September 1.ξ Mayor Jim Lowery introduced the ordinance, citing the Alabama Legislature's failure to "address the hazards of secondhand smoke."ξ Great job, Fultondale!