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Boise, Idaho Goes Smoke-Free

November 30, 2011
National

Last night, Boise's City Council passed unanimously a comprehensive smoke-free law, which includes all restaurants, bars and other workplaces.ξ This law will go into effect on January 2, 2012.ξ Way to go Smokefree Boise!

New Report: States Slash Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs by 36 Percent

November 30, 2011

States have slashed funding for programs to reduce tobacco use by 12 percent in the past year and by 36 percent over the past four years, threatening the nation 's progress against tobacco.

Ruling Against New Cigarette Warning Labels Bad for Public Health

November 7, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2011 – “Today’s ruling by a federal judge blocking the implementation of new graphic cigarette warning labels is bad for public health. The ruling in a lawsuit the tobacco industry filed against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. District Court for

Blair Horner on Up In Smoke Report

October 25, 2011
New York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Up in Smoke report detailing inadequate state spending on anti-tobacco programs despite billions in revenue from tobacco.

Alexandria, LA Passes First Comprehensive Smoke-Free Law in State

October 4, 2011
National

Today, the Alexandria City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free law, the first of its kind in the State of Louisiana.ξ Effective January 2, 2012, 100% of bars, restaurants and other businesses in the City of Alexandria will be smoke-free.ξ Congratulations, Alexandria, LA!

Blair Horner on the NJ Up In Smoke Report

September 20, 2011
New Jersey

Billions in Revenue from Tobacco, Little to Help Smokers Quit and Keep Kids from Smoking Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Up in Smoke report detailing inadequate state spending on anti-tobacco programs despite billions in revenue from tobacco.

Strong Tobacco Control Policies Critical to Further Decline in U.S. Adult Smoking Rate

September 6, 2011

A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and featured in the CDC publication Vital Signs illustrates the continued need for strong tobacco control policies to further reduce the adult smoking rate in the U.S.

Skagway, AK is Now Smoke-Free

August 26, 2011
National

During a special election on August 25, the citizens of Skagway passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance that covers all workplaces including bars and clubs.ξ Due to the strong state-wide collaborative effort and the inspirational diligence of a group of Skagway volunteers, the citizens of Skagway passed theξlaw, whichξis effective immediately

Big Tobacco Lawsuit is Latest Effort to Deceive Consumers about the Danger of Cigarettes

August 17, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 17, 2011 – Yesterday, several major tobacco companies continued their campaign of public deception, filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, questioning the constitutionality of the FDA’s requirement that they include recently