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[Louisiana] House OKs smoking ban outside state office buildings
If the Senate agrees, smoking will be prohibited within 25 feet of the entrances to state office buildings. The House Wednesday approved HB111 by Rep. Frank Hoffmann, R-Monroe, which went through several alterations before the 82-11 vote advancing the le
May 8, 2013
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser
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May 9, 2013 18:03
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[Louisiana] La. House votes to ban smoking near state-owned buildings
The House voted 84-11 Wednesday for a proposal that would ban smoking within 25 feet of the entrance to state-owned office buildings. Rep. Frank Hoffmann, R-West Monroe, said he's seeking the prohibition to cut down on the risks of secondhand smoke. He p
May 8, 2013
WVUE Fox 8 (New Orleans, LA)
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May 9, 2013 00:38
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Underwriters, Structure Picked For Louisiana s $823 Million Tobacco Refunding ($$)
Citi will serve as senior underwriter on Louisiana's $823 million restructuring of tobacco settlement revenue bonds, with up to $100 million of upfront savings.
May 6, 2013
Bond Buyer Online
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May 7, 2013 07:32
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[Louisiana] Tobacco Lovers Discover Mystique of Perique
Perique’s spicy, earthy flavor, imparted during curing in oak barrels, has gained new favor. ... In 2000, American Spirit introduced a perique cigarette, giving Mr. Martin the consistent buyer he needed. Over the years, American Spirit and its perique b
May 5, 2013
New York Times
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May 5, 2013 11:52
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[Louisiana] House health panel approves bill to ban smoking near state-owned buildings
A bill to ban smokers from lighting up a cigarette within 25 feet of a state-owned building cleared a House Committee on Health and Welfare Tuesday.
Apr 30, 2013
Bayou Buzz
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Apr 30, 2013 13:11
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[Louisiana] Legislators backing off cigarette tax increases
State Rep. Harold Ritchie tried to convince legislators to back a state tobacco tax increase Monday with testimony from health experts, a religious leader and a daughter who watched her mother die from smoking.
Apr 25, 2013
Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate
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Apr 29, 2013 13:12
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[Louisiana] Tobacco tax rise to $1.41 a pack dies
Apparent opposition Monday to increasing cigarette taxes to $1.41 a pack led Bogalusa Rep. Harold Ritchie to shelve his proposed tax increase but the issue is not dead. Rep. Katrina Jackson, D-Monroe, said she will push her bills seeking an increase to 6
Apr 23, 2013
Monroe (LA) News-Star
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Apr 23, 2013 13:19
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Plan to raise Louisiana tobacco tax shelved
Opposition to increasing cigarette taxes to $1.41 a pack led Bogalusa Rep. Harold Ritchie to shelve his proposed tax increase Monday, but the issue is not dead. Rep. Katrina Jackson, D-Monroe, said she will push her bills seeking an increase to 68 cents
Apr 23, 2013
Alexandria (LA) Town Talk
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Apr 23, 2013 13:08
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[Louisiana] EDITORIAL: Our Views: Higher taxes on cigarettes
In the administration of Gov. Bobby Jindal, now is the best time to see a meaningful increase in Louisiana’s low tax on cigarettes.
Apr 19, 2013
Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate
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Apr 20, 2013 16:16
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[Louisiana] Jindal says he'd veto cigarette tax without offset
Gov. Bobby Jindal says he’ll veto any cigarette tax increase that wins passage from lawmakers, unless it’s coupled with a corresponding cut in taxes somewhere else.
Apr 18, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Apr 18, 2013 19:47