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[Kentucky] KY Receives Annual Tobacco Settlement Payment

Attorney General Jack Conway says Kentucky has received its annual tobacco settlement payment. Conway said in a statement that the state received $101 million in funds this week as required under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement between tobacco compa
AP - Associated Press
added Apr 19, 2013 13:39
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[Kentucky] OLMSTEAD: I am the Vaping Extremist

I had the pleasure of attending a conference today presented by The Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy. Kevin and Matt both attended with me. We went as advocates for electronic cigarettes ... A big thank you to Ellen Hahn for allowing us to attend!
EcigAdvanced
added Apr 18, 2013 22:13
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Kentucky gets more than $101 million in tobacco settlement money

Kentucky received its annual payment of more than $101 million in tobacco settlement money this week. “The money Kentucky receives each year from the MSA provides funding for many invaluable programs – from agriculture to education,” said Attorney Genera
The Lane Report
added Apr 18, 2013 17:04
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[Kentucky] First draft of new tobacco policy released in early May

The dean of students announced that a written first draft for NKU’s tobacco policy will be released sometime between May 3 and May 10. Jeffery Waple, the dean of students, made the announcement at Monday’s SGA meeting. According to Waple, the policy wil
The Northerner (Northern Kentucky University)
added Apr 15, 2013 06:40
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[Kentucky] Secret Tape: McConnell and Aides Weighed Using Judd's Mental Health and Religion as Political Ammo

A recording of a private meeting between the Senate GOP leader and campaign aides reveals how far they were willing to go to defeat the actor/activist.
Mother Jones Magazine
added Apr 9, 2013 19:52
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[Kentucky] UofL researchers demonstrate that humans develop antibodies to tobacco mosaic virus

A virus typically associated with tobacco, but also known to be present in spinach, tomatoes, petunias and other vegetables and household plants, may help protect people from Parkinson’s Disease. Researchers from the University of Louisville’s Departmen
KyForward
added Apr 4, 2013 15:07
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[Kentucky] SCHALK: Higher tobacco tax wouldn't solve any of Ky's problems

tobacco tax increases have very real fiscal implications not only for National Taxpayers Union's 2,900 members in Kentucky but also for economic activity across the state. Lawmakers should stop chasing illusory tax hikes and start pursuing honest reforms.
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
added Apr 1, 2013 08:48
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[Kentucky] VIDEO: Smoking ban passes in Elkhorn City

Council members in Elkhorn City on Thursday night overwhelmingly approved a smoking ban. The measure passed 6-0 and bars smoking in public buildings and businesses within city limits. "The people elected me to make the right decisions for the community,
WKYT-TV CBS 27 (Lexington, KY)
added Mar 31, 2013 15:05
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[Kentucky] Lawyer Chesley disbarred over ethics in diet drug settlement

Stanley Chesley ... was disbarred on Thursday by the Kentucky Supreme Court, which found him guilty of ethical violations in connection with a $200 million settlement over the diet drug fen-phen. .. He's been involved in settlements with tobacco companie
Reuters
added Mar 23, 2013 15:45
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Reader Letter | Kentucky misses chance to go smoke-free

In a state that leads the nation in lung cancer deaths and smoking rates, it is tragic that the General Assembly lacks the political will to protect all Kentuckians from toxic secondhand smoke. All Kentuckians will pay the price for this missed opportuni
Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal
added Mar 18, 2013 04:54
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