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Quitting smoking is more important than ever – here is how to get started now
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Our nation's public health, now at greater risk
The Food and Drug Administration has stated that "people who smoke cigarettes may be at increased risk of infection with the virus that causes COVID-19...” Quitting tobacco is one of the best things a smoker can do to protect their health and it is especially critical now.
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Last call for truth college leader applications
We’re doing a last call for outgoing, talented, hardworking student leaders to make change on campus next fall. If you – or someone you know – is interested in becoming a truth college leader, the time is now. Applications are due April 29.
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This week in tobacco policy news
Kentucky – Governor Beshear signed into law a bill that imposes a $1.50 excise tax on closed e-cigarette products and an excise tax rate of 15% on open systems. The taxes will take effect in July.
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Montana – Attorney General Tim Fox filed suit to hold several big tobacco companies liable for millions of dollars owed through the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement.
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Solana Beach, California – The city council passed an ordinance to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products.
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