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Capitol Alert: California senator proposes $2-a-pack increase in cigarette tax

A California state lawmaker is proposing a new $2-a-pack increase in cigarette taxes to pay for health-care programs. Sen. Kevin de León, D-Los Angeles, has amended his Senate Bill 768 to serve as the vehicle for the tax hike.
Sacramento (CA) Bee
added Apr 18, 2013 11:08
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Tobacco Interests Spent Over $51 Million in the Past Year to Exert Influence on California Legislative Policy and Elections

Tobacco interests spent a total of $51.1 million during the 2011-2012 election cycle to fight Proposition 29 and to influence legislators and policies in California, according to a recent report by the American Lung Association in California Center for To
PR Newswire
added Apr 17, 2013 09:08
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[California] Miley Cyrus spotted smoking suspicious cigarette inside West Hollywood club

Miley Cyrus was bluntly spotted at Greystone Manor nightclub Sunday night with a suspicious cigarette in her mouth, according to photos obtained by TMZ. The 20-year-old singer is not the first starlet to be recently seen smoking inside the West Hollywood
New York Daily News
added Apr 16, 2013 16:49
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[California] Group says Los Angeles county, city under siege from lawsuits

abusive lawsuits against local governments seeking a quick payday," said Tom Scott, executive director of California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse ... donors include the tobacco, insurance, oil, drug and auto industries.
Pasadena (CA) Star-News
added Apr 16, 2013 15:19
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[California] Coachella 2013: Tallulah Willis, 18, smokes suspicious-looking cigarette behind dumpster

The 19-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore literally sat on a plastic crate amongst festival garbage for her less-than-discreet smoke session Saturday.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Apr 16, 2013 04:18
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[California] Gardena considers cracking down on smoking in outdoor dining areas

The City Council plans to consider banning smoking at outdoor dining areas, in addition to its current restriction on cigarette smoking at parks.
Torrance (CA) Daily Breeze
added Apr 16, 2013 03:17
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[California] Manhattan Beach to weigh tougher outdoor smoking rules

Could sidewalks, outdoor dining spots or other public areas soon be added to the list? That's a question local leaders hope to answer in the coming weeks as they consider toughening the town's smoking rules, potentially following in the footsteps of othe
Torrance (CA) Daily Breeze
added Apr 16, 2013 03:15
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[California] MTV Movie Awards 2013: Hana Mae Lee ruins look with bizarre cigarette hat

But the addition of a bizarre cigarette-butt hat made Hana Mae Lee's entire ensemble go down hill. Appearing to be competing with the likes of Lady Gaga and her infamous meat dress, Hana Mae certainly raised eyebrows as she arrived at the 2013 MTV Movie
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Apr 15, 2013 07:14
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[California] MTV Movie Awards 2013: Kesha and Snoop Lion smoke suspicious 'spliff' onstage

Puff puff give: Snoop Lion and Ke$ha pass some sort of cigarette back and forth on stage during the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Apr 15, 2013 07:13
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[California] WARNER/MANASIAN: MAKING APARTMENTS AND CONDOS SMOKE-FREE

By Jane Warner & Paul Manasjan ... the American Lung Association in California is excited about AB 746, the proposed groundbreaking legislation introduced by Assembly Member Mark Levine that would provide important protections for all Californians livin
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
added Apr 13, 2013 09:49
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