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[Rhode Island] Tobacco Companies Appeal Unsuccessful Challenge to Local Ordinances
Several tobacco companies have recently appealed a federal trial court’s decision to uphold two local ordinances that ban certain promotional discounts and severely restrict flavored tobacco products.
Jan 26, 2013
Tobacco Law blog— Troutman Sanders LLP
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Jan 28, 2013 23:08
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[Rhode Island] Study finds smoking worsens hangovers
Research from addiction study center could not determine cause behind behaviors’ linkage
Jan 25, 2013
Brown Daily Herald (Providence, RI)
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Jan 26, 2013 06:31
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[Rhode Island] Man dies in East Providence fire caused by cigarette
Fire officials said a 68-year-old man was killed in a blaze in East Providence that was sparked by a discarded cigarette, the second fatal fire in Rhode Island this week.
Jan 24, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jan 26, 2013 06:26
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Rhode Island has 3rd lowest youth smoking rate
A new federal report says Rhode Island has the third-lowest youth smoking rate in the nation, but the state ranks near the middle of the pack when it comes to adult smoking rates.
Jan 25, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jan 26, 2013 06:03
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[Rhode Island] Woonsocket Housing celebrates a smoke-free year
It has been exactly one year since a ban on smoking went into effect inside the seven city buildings operated by the Woonsocket Housing Authority, and although it was controversial at first, Executive Director Robert Kulik said he believes 99 percent of r
Jan 17, 2013
Cumberland (RI) Valley Breeze
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Jan 17, 2013 08:37
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[Rhode Island] Providence bans flavored tobacco products
As of Thursday, Rhode Island's capital city prohibits the sale of flavored cigarettes and cigars in an effort to prevent children and teens from using the products. City officials say tobacco companies often market fruit-, chocolate- or candy-flavored to
Jan 4, 2013
Stamford (CT) Advocate
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Jan 4, 2013 13:01
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[Rhode Island] R.I. launches Facebook page for smokers' stories about quitting
Just in time for people making New Year's resolutions, the R.I. Department of Health has launched a Facebook page for people to share their stories about smoking and quitting. The Facebook page, called Tobacco Made Me, offers support and the state's quit
Dec 28, 2012
Providence (RI) Journal-Bulletin
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Dec 29, 2012 12:54
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[Rhode Island] Ex-smokers urge people to quit in new campaign
Dec 28, 2012
AP - Associated Press
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Dec 28, 2012 18:28
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[Rhode Island] Anti-Smoking Campaign Uses Local Stories; How Has Smoking Impacted You?
In honor of the New Year, the Rhode Island Department of Health is encouraging smokers to quit in 2013 with the launch of its new smoking cessation campaign, “Tobacco Made Me.”
Dec 28, 2012
Patch.org
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Dec 28, 2012 18:27
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[Rhode Island] Providence's new tobacco laws to go in effect Jan. 3
The city regulations bar stores from discounting cigarettes and selling tobacco products advertised with fruit and candy-flavor.
Dec 20, 2012
Providence (RI) Journal-Bulletin
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Dec 20, 2012 00:39