Family Programs Can Help Keep Kids From SmokingA review of research on smoking prevention programs has turned up several family-based initiatives that helped keep children from becoming smokers.
read more ...01/29/07
Vernon Hills (IL) Votes to Go SmokefreeOn Tuesday, the Vernon Hills Village Board unanimously approved regulations eliminating smoking in all public places, including restaurants and bars.
read more ...05/18/06
Manchin's budget braces for possible tobacco settlementCHARLESTON-- State officials say major
tobacco companies are threatening to withhold about
.2 million from this year's payment to West Virginia under their groundbreaking, multibillion-dollar settlement with 46 states.
read more ...01/18/06
High school rehab courses cut students' costly smoking habitTACOMA -- A year ago, Melissa Taylor was spending more than half her monthly waitressing income on cigarettes.
read more ...05/04/03
Tobacco Decision Gives Bond Lawyers Breathing RoomLaw firms have smoked out a lot of cash helping state and local governments securitize their 1998 settlement with Big Tobacco.
read more ...04/15/03