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[Louisiana] Two years after Jindal fought cigarette tax renewal, he's considering his own tobacco tax hike

The Jindal administration has floated the idea to lawmakers for the coming legislative session that begins in April, as part of the Republican governor's proposed rewrite of the state tax code.
AP - Associated Press
added Feb 5, 2013 17:56
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[Louisiana] Alexandria's air quality improved in first year of tobacco-free ordinance

The air quality in Alexandria has improved in the year since the city banned smoking in bars, businesses and gaming facilities, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The anniversary of the law was celebrated Thursday at a Tobacco-Free L
Alexandria (LA) Town Talk
added Feb 1, 2013 16:13
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[Louisiana] StogieBoys.com & Thurman Thomas Cigars Announce Sponsorship of Pre-Super Bowl Jaws’ Cigar Party

“We are very excited to join our NFL friends for an evening of cigars, camaraderie, and Super Bowl anticipation. We very much look forward to showcasing the Thurman Thomas cigar brand,” said Thurman Thomas.Quote end
PR Web
added Jan 30, 2013 16:19
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[Louisiana] Our Views: Jindal switch on cigarettes

implicit in all this is the false premise of Jindal’s previous stand on the renewal. It was not a new tax, but an old one, and the revenue was part of keeping the budget “revenue-neutral,” to borrow Jindal’s phrase. If that rationale sounded phony then,
Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate
added Jan 29, 2013 13:15
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[Louisiana] Shreveport tobacco business reinvents itself in wake of federal law

Because we can't offer the machines in a retail environment, we start a nonprofit smokers association. It's a federal association not unlike the United Way, but you've got local chapters." Rollers 20 offers roll-your-own cigarette machines that can be us
Shreveport (LA) Times
added Jan 16, 2013 06:45
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[Louisiana] Southern University System, Communities of Color Network celebrates 100 percent tobacco-free campus policy

The Southern University System and Communities of Color Network is commemorating one year of a healthier, tobacco-free campus on which to live, work and learn.
Alexandria (LA) Town Talk
added Jan 15, 2013 15:32
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[Louisiana] New Way to Help Stop Smoking

Dr. Kelly Cahill with Our Lady of Lourdes says you have to change your mindset and your lifestyle. He says electronic and vapor cigarettes allow you to adjust nicotine levels and you don't have to worry about tar or cancer causing substances.
KATC TV-3 (Lafayette, LA)
added Jan 3, 2013 03:57
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[Louisiana] AG: Dispute may hit TOPS

A dispute involving state compliance with a tobacco settlement agreement could cost the state $140 million in the next budget year, including some funding that goes to TOPS, the state’s free college tuition program, state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell’
Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate
added Dec 13, 2012 15:28
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[Louisiana] Council honors Maximilian's for going smoke-free

Cleaning crews spent 10 days scrubbing carpets, cleaning furniture and washing walls at Maximilian's Lounge in early 2011 to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke. James Thackston, who oversees the bar as general manager of the Hilton Lafayette, said
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser
added Dec 5, 2012 19:10
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[Louisiana] USG puts smoke-free campus legislation on hold

The Undergraduate Student Government has decided to indefinitely postpone a campus-wide smoking bill proposal last week to further evaluate Tulane’s smoking policy.
The Tulane Hullabaloo
added Nov 12, 2012 04:38
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