Critics: Altria scrambles to safeguard cigarette business from heated tobacco competition
Despite the potential public health benefits, strong opposition has emerged from major tobacco companies.
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See recent postsAlabama could take an important step in reducing harm from tobacco
Embracing tobacco harm reduction and incorporating changes to its tax code can ensure that Alabama will be a leader.
Bills to help children benefits big tobacco, critics say
Children or teens who purchase or possess e-cigarettes could be fined and placed under juvenile court jurisdiction.
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See recent postsFlavored cigars threaten our children’s health
The concept is simple: flavors significantly increase the appeal of cigars to youth and young adults.
American Lung Association gives state failing grade on preventing tobacco use
Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impact certain communities.
Ivey to host bill signing ceremony
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that passed during the 2019 Regular Session on Thursday. Eight bills will be signed by the governor at a ceremony in the historic Senate Chambers. House Bill 380 – This bill makes significant changes to the operation and membership of the Alabama Board … Continued
Cigarette Tax Is Defeated in Committee
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 4, the House Ways & Means General Fund Committee rejected a measure to raise the cigarette tax by 25 cents a pack in a narrow 8 to 7 vote. Tobacco taxes were a key lynch-pin in both Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Chairman Steve Clouse’s (R-Ozark) plans … Continued
Tax Increase Package Pulled at Last Minute: Could Come Back
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 12, the Republican controlled Alabama House of Representatives opened the legislative day with a calendar featuring tax increases – something most Republican House members have pledged to voters never to vote for. In the hours before the session began though a number of sources were saying … Continued
House Democrats Present their Plan
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, April 8, Alabama’s House Democrats held a press conference to announce their plan to address the State’s problems. The Alabama House Democratic Caucus presented an ambitious addenda that included lifting the sales tax on groceries, eliminating what it called “loopholes” to raise more taxes from corporations, raising taxes … Continued
Legislature Finishes Busy First Week
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature went back into session on Tuesday, March 3, and immediately began work on new legislation for 2015. The legislature generally meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does a lot of work in committee on Wednesdays. House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) wrote on Facebook: “Finished … Continued