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[West Virginia] Lewis Board of Health again votes to delay expansion of smoking ban ($$)
But Law and other board members agreed to wait despite having a quorum present at the board of health meeting. They wanted Steve Casto, another board member, to be present, and time for a yet-to-be-appointed member to review the draft.
Mar 14, 2013
Clarksburg (WV) Exponent Telegram
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Mar 14, 2013 07:36
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[West Virginia] EDITORIAL: Tobacco smoking legislation
We hope the Legislature raises the per-pack tax, and also imposes a statewide indoor ban. If it won't take these lifesaving steps, we hope the FDA delivers a death blow to America's worst drug addiction.
Mar 7, 2013
Logan (WV) Banner
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Mar 10, 2013 12:08
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[West Virginia] Dan Foster: Save the kids, raise the tobacco tax
this one is uniquely valuable and easy to implement. Raising the cigarette tax is good policy, as it improves both citizens' health and the state budget and has been recommended by the Advisory Council of the Governor's Substance Abuse Task Force. It is
Mar 9, 2013
Charleston (WV) Gazette
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Mar 10, 2013 12:01
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[West Virginia] Despite public support, lawmakers not likely to pass cigarette tax hike
lthough a poll released Tuesday says a majority of West Virginians support raising the state's cigarette tax, even some of the lawmakers who support such a measure say it's unlikely to pass this legislative session. "The prevailing feeling at the Capitol
Mar 5, 2013
Charleston (WV) Gazette
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Mar 6, 2013 15:15
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[West Virginia] Survey: 67% WV Voters Would Support Tobacco Tax Increase
A West Virginia voters poll said that the majority of voters in the state would support a one dollar tobacco tax increase to address budget issues and reduce smoking. This is according to the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia. The survey was do
Mar 6, 2013
WDTV CBS Channel 5 (Bridgeport, WV)
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Mar 6, 2013 07:54
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[West Virginia] Editorial - W.Va. needs higher cigarette tax
None of this has swayed Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, who continues to oppose a cigarette tax hike. Unsurprisingly, when Tomblin was president of the West Virginia Senate, he accepted more money from the tobacco industry than any other member. It’s time for ou
Mar 6, 2013
Daily Athenaeum (West Virginia University)
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Mar 6, 2013 07:32
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[West Virginia] Editorial: The dangers of cigarettes
We hope the Legislature raises the per-pack tax, and also imposes a statewide indoor ban. If it won't take these lifesaving steps, we hope the FDA delivers a death blow to America's worst drug addiction.
Mar 4, 2013
Charleston (WV) Sunday Gazette-Mail
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Mar 5, 2013 17:52
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[West Virginia] Using smokeless tobacco carries major health risks
Feb 27, 2013
Martinsburg (WV) Journal
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Feb 27, 2013 11:55
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[West Virginia] SURBER: Smokers cough up $231 million in taxes
West Virginia University's School of Public Health released a survey showing that 60 percent of the state's residents favor increasing tobacco taxes ... The federal government in 2009 increased tobacco taxes by 62 cents a pack to pay for an expansion of
Feb 27, 2013
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
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Feb 27, 2013 11:34
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[West Virginia] WVU survey: Public backs higher cigarette taxes
A survey of West Virginia adults shows 60 percent would favor higher cigarette taxes if the revenue would benefit public health.
Feb 27, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Feb 27, 2013 00:45