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05
Feb

Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes raising tobacco taxes amid high cancer rates

By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026- Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday she was introducing legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, institute a new tax on consumable hemp and vape products, in addition to other measures that she said will encourage healthier behaviors in Iowa. The governor spoke about... View Article
12
Jan

Somali parliament approves strict tobacco regulations amid rising health concerns

By Abdirahman Khalif, The Eastleigh Voice January 12, 2026- Somalia’s lower parliamentary chamber has approved a national tobacco control framework in a move aimed at reducing tobacco use and tackling a growing public health concern. The House of the People passed the legislation on Monday with 139 votes in favor, three abstentions, and no votes... View Article
22
Oct

Smokeless tobacco products now prohibited at Detroit professional sports stadiums

By Paula Wethington, CBS News October 22, 2025- Smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches, are now prohibited in all professional sports stadiums in the City of Detroit. With this step, Comerica Park becomes the 18th Major League Baseball stadium to become completely tobacco-free, the announcement said. The Detroit City Council approved the ordinance during its meeting... View Article
01
Jul

France bans smoking in most public areas, enacting stricter anti-smoking laws with costly fines

By Ramy Inocencio, CBS News July 1, 2025- The iconic image of a smoking Parisian is becoming a thing of the past as France has banned smoking in most public areas. France’s new law dictates that tobacco must disappear where there are children, and parents, as well as the majority of the country, agree. Those... View Article
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05
Jun

Smoke-free casinos? Some shareholders want to study financial impacts

By Tyler Schneider, Las Vegas Weekly June 5, 2025- It’s an early Friday morning before Memorial Day and the slots on the Park MGM casino...
29
May

Smoking laws in Spain are about to change. Bans and taxes will be nationwide

By Olivier Acuña Barba, EuroWeekly News May 29, 2025- The Spanish government is finalising the anti-smoking law and will soon send it to Congress before it...
29
May

Scotland votes for tobacco ban – here’s what it means: Cigarettes, vapes, outdoor smoking, adverts

By Rachel Amery, The Scotsman May 29, 2025- MSPs have unanimously agreed to back the UK Government’s plans to create the “first smoke-free generation”. UK...
29
May

France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools

By Laura Gozzi, BBC News May 29, 2025- France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, health and family...
13
Apr

Research continues to show Nevada casinos expose patrons to secondhand smoke

By Lily Wright, This is Reno April 13, 2025- Across the world, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Of the 7 million deaths...
30
Mar

Philip Morris’ heated tobacco device IQOS goes on sale in Texas

By Reuters March 30, 2025- Philip Morris International began selling its IQOS heated tobacco device in Austin, Texas on Thursday for $60 a piece, an...