WASHINGTON, DC – June 28, 2010 – The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear appeals in the federal government’s landmark racketeering lawsuit against the tobacco industry, The United States of America v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2010 – “Governor Paterson and the New York state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health by increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.60 to a total of $4.35 a pack.
Tuesday, June 22, marks a historic day in tobacco control as public health advocates celebrate the first anniversary of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and welcome tough new restrictions on the marketing and sale of tobacco products to children and adults.
Washington, D.C. – May 13, 2010 – “The South Carolina state legislature today took a major step to save lives and protect public health by overriding Governor Mark Sanford’s May 11 veto and passing a 50-cent tobacco tax increase.
Washington, D.C. – April 30, 2010 – Michigan will be the latest state to follow a growing national trend to go smoke-free when a new law goes into effect Saturday, May 1, restricting smoking in almost all workplaces in the state, including all restaurants and bars.
Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2010 – Washington state will take a major step forward to save lives and protect children today when Governor Christine Gregoire signs legislation into law increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1 to $3.025 per pack.
Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2010 – A new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the critical need for comprehensive tobacco control policies to save lives and protect children.
Washington, D.C. – April 14, 2010 – Deadly and addictive smokeless tobacco products came under scrutiny today during a Congressional hearing examining use of the products by professional athletes and their effect on influencing youth to take up the habit.
Washington, D.C. – March 18, 2010 – Tobacco companies will continue to feel the unwelcome impact of federal regulation of their industry, as landmark U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restrictions on marketing tobacco products to children and teens were announced today.
The House of Representatives today passed the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, sending a clear message to Internet vendors of tobacco products that they cannot skirt state excise taxes simply by selling their products online and requiring them to verify the identity and age of Internet purchasers of tobacco products.