Tag Archives: Tobacco

• Health / News

  FDA changes course on graphic warning labels for cigarettes

  Instead of waiting to see how the Supreme Court viewed the cigarette labels, the FDA has decided to create new warning labels.
• News

  Virginia woman is accused of illegal gun dealing

  The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Alexandria said Kimberly Dinkins, 44, of Manassas, had purchased more than 25 firearms during a 15-day period with the intent to sell them to others.
• News

  If tobacco isn’t showcased at stores, teens less likely to buy

  If teenagers don’t see tobacco products, they’re less likely to buy them.
• News

  Judge orders tobacco companies to admit deception

  A judge issued her ruling Tuesday in one of the last legal steps settling liability in the long-running government prosecution of cigarette makers.
• Mark Holmberg Reports / News

  HOLMBERG: ‘Butt-smuggling’ a direct result of government profiteering from tobacco

  Taxes have pushed the price of smokes so high in some areas, it is literally more profitable to hijack a truck filled with cigarettes than an armored car.
• News

  Henrico school board ponders tobacco ban proposal

  This smoke-free idea is gaining traction across Virginia. In fact, 32 other school divisions in the state currently do not allow tobacco on campus.
• News

  The world’s toughest anti-tobacco marketing laws passed in Australia

  A new law will make tobacco companies get rid of fancy designs and logos
• News

  Henrico County schools consider going 100% tobacco-free

  Henrico County Public Schools is considering a change in their policy concerning tobacco use and smoking on school property.
• News

  Philip Morris raises price of cigarettes

  When CBS 6 asked what lead to the increase, the company said they would not comment.
• News

  $100 for a pack of cigarettes?

  New Zealand is trying to discourage smokers from lighting up.
• News

  Federal court to ponder graphic cigarette labels

  Lawyers for tobacco companies and the government are going to court Tuesday over graphic cigarette warnings labels.
• News

  NYC mayor takes on smoking in developing countries

  Michael Bloomberg is throwing more money at his efforts to combat smoking worldwide.