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New Study Suggests E-Cigs Less Harmful Than Tobacco Cigarettes

 By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jul. 10, 2012

Results show low emissions of volatile organic compounds from electronic cigarettes

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A Mid-Year Review of State Tobacco Tax Increases

 By Thomas A. Briant on Jul. 03, 2012

With one-half of the year now over, only three states have raised cigarette and/or other tobacco product tax rates. In fact, 35 states have now adjourned their respective 2012 legislative sessions and...

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Maryland Tobacco Tax Goes Into Effect

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jul. 03, 2012

Taxes includes drastic increases on little cigars and OTP

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FDA Marks Third Anniversary of Tobacco Regulations

By Thomas A. Briant on Jun. 26, 2012

This month marks the third anniversary of the passage and implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the federal law that authorized the FDA to regulate cigarettes, roll-...

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RYO Bill Fails in New York

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 26, 2012

Tax increase passed by assembly fails to make it to the Senate

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Opinions Vary On Premium Cigar Regulation

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 19, 2012

As lawmakers introduce a bill opposing FDA regulation, the industry remains divided

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Florida District Court Of Appeals Reverses Mack

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 19, 2012

Although Reynolds American could still lose at retrial, analysts see this as a significant move for Florida’s 1st DCA.

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Providence, RI: A Legal Battleground Over Flavored Tobacco Products, Coupons and Promotions

By Thomas A. Briant on Jun. 19, 2012

An important legal battle over a retailer’s ability to sell flavored tobacco products, accept tobacco product coupons, and offer promotionally-priced tobacco products is being waged in U.S. Fede...

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Prop 29: A Temporary Victory?

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 12, 2012

Close vote may incite similar measures in California and beyond

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Logic Announces New Patent

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 12, 2012

E-cigarette manufacturer is first to offer a "puff counter"

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