Smoking kills. It also costs society millions of dollars. According to the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont, the state spends $233 million a year to treat smoking-related illnesses. But the group has a plan on how to bring that number down. Tina Zuk is with the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont. C.T.F.A. is in favor of adding to the state’s tobacco tax. Currently it’s at $2.24. They’d like another dollar tacked on. R ... Jump to full article >>

Anti-smoking group Ash Ireland has called on the Government to increase taxes on cigarettes after the European Court of Justice ruled that Irish legislation which empowers the Government to fix a minimum price for cigarettes violates European law. In a judgment handed down yesterday, the court found Ireland had breached a directive which sets down rules governing the calculation of excise duty on tobacco products. The case dates back several yea ... Jump to full article >>

An Indianapolis anti-smoking group released research on Tuesday they said highlights why the city needs stricter rules when it comes to lighting up. Smoke Free Indy said a new study, done in conjunction with the Roswell Park Cancer Center, shows that establishments that allow smoking are 11 times more polluted than those that don’t, 6News’ Jennifer Carmack reported. Researchers with Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation took air q ... Jump to full article >>