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Bill that would ban smoking on Louisiana college campuses approved by Senate panel

Senate Bill 36 by Sen. David. Heitmeier, D-Algiers, would prohibit smoking on the grounds on all of Louisiana's post-secondary education campuses. The bill includes community colleges, LSU and Southern University campuses and the University of Louisiana
New Orleans (LA) Times Picayune
added Apr 18, 2013 11:49
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[Louisiana] Survey: majority favor increased tobacco tax

A new poll released Monday shows 73% of Louisiana voters support raising the tobacco tax. The poll released by the American Cancer Society Action Network indicates voters favor raising the tax by $1.05 per pack to help fund health care programs, includi
KNOE 8 News (Monroe, LA)
added Apr 16, 2013 03:38
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Louisiana income tax repeal shelved over revenue concerns, but new tobacco tax could be next big debate

While the three lawmakers who sponsored competing proposals said they would be dropping those comprehensive packages, each said they were considering moving forward with bills focused around new tobacco taxes.
New Orleans (LA) Times Picayune
added Apr 16, 2013 03:00
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[Louisiana] Tulane Senate bans tobacco

The Tulane University Senate unanimously approved the proposed tobacco and smoke-free community policy during its meeting on Monday. The policy, which bans all tobacco products on all Tulane campuses, is set to take effect in three phases, with an educa
The Tulane Hullabaloo
added Apr 15, 2013 06:53
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Louisiana governor shelves tax plan

Mr Jindal ... last month proposed to phase out the corporate and individual income tax in his state, while covering the $2.4bn cost by raising the state’s sales and tobacco tax.
Financial Times (uk)
added Apr 9, 2013 15:52
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[Louisiana] Questions about cigarette tax proceeds

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, a Baton Rouge-based public research group, said Gov. Bobby Jindal expects a $1.05 per cigarette pack increase to generate an additional $277 million a year in excise taxes. “The administration may be usi
Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate
added Apr 1, 2013 09:23
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[Louisiana] Smoking Cessation Trust: You Can Quit

In late 2011, the judgment in a 14 year old class action lawsuit entitled Scott v. American Tobacco Company became final. That judgment ordered certain tobacco companies to fund a statewide 10-year smoking cessation program to benefit more than 200,000 L
Smoking Cessation Trust
added Mar 30, 2013 15:27
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Trust established to help Louisiana residents stop smoking

In late 2011, the final judgment in a 14-year-old class action lawsuit (Scott v. American Tobacco Company) ordered certain tobacco companies to fund a 10-year statewide smoking cessation program. ... In 2012, the court-established and court-supervised S
WDSU NewsChannel 6 (New Orleans, LA)
added Mar 30, 2013 15:23
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[Louisiana] LETTER: Smoking in bars is toxic to musicians, other workers: Letter

Louisiana is one of the few remaining states that allow smoking in bars. Employees at these establishments, including bartenders and musicians, have no choice but to breathe toxic air while at work. According to Rep. Frank Hoffman of West Monroe, "Second
New Orleans (LA) Times Picayune
added Mar 27, 2013 15:01
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[Louisiana] Your Mail: Cigars are unhealthy, too

Yet, the public health protection this law provides from the deceitful tactics of the tobacco industry is now being threatened by a new effort in the U.S. House of Representatives to exempt many cigars from regulation. Cigars cause disease and death and,
Alexandria (LA) Town Talk
added Mar 24, 2013 17:07
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