Updates matching "Tobacco Control"

In his 2010-2011 NYS budget proposal, Gov. Paterson proposed a $1.00 increase in the tax on a pack of cigarettes. If enacted, the New York State cigarette tax would be the highest in the nation at $3.75 per pack. Gov. Paterson Proposes Highest

Gov. Paterson has recently mentioned that he is considering a $1.00 increase to the state's cigarette tax in order to raise needed revenue for health programs in the state's budget.

On December 21, 2009, the Baltimore county Council passed Council Bill 92-09, which will allow enforcement for underage tobacco sales. It will require merchants to require identification of persons purchasing tobacco products if they appear to be under 26 years of age. This is a HUGE success and is a

North Carolina's new 100% smoke-free restaurant and bar law went into effect on January 2, 2010.

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm today signed legislation into law making almost all workplaces in the state, including all restaurants and bars, smoke-free. The new law, which was passed by the Michigan legislature Dec.10, will go into effect on May 1, 2010. The smoke-free law will apply to all bars, restaurants

We are very excited to share with you the news that the Michigan Legislature today just passed historic legislation that will make Michigan smokefree beginning May 1, 2010. Led by the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and American Lung

A new report released today looks at how states are spending their tobacco settlement and tax revenue. Results show that only a fraction of dedicated funding is actually be used to support tobacco prevention and control programs, despite a growing trend to increase state tobacco tax. The report, titled A