Raising any taxes in these tough economic times, even on cigarettes, is economically dangerous, but Gov. Beshear has already shown he views a cigarette ... (read more)

(Chicago, Illinois - January 10, 2007) On January 1, the tax for a pack of cigarettes in Wisconsin increased by $1 bringing it to $1.77 per pack. Experts ... (read more)

The Smoke Free Illinois Act (SB500) has been based upon health claims from the American Cancer Society. On behalf of the 2,800,000 smokers and thousands ... (read more)

(Chicago, Illinois - August 24, 2007) In a 4-2 ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court on August 22 refused to reopen a lawsuit against Philip Morris USA over ... (read more)

(Chicago, IL – August 2, 2007) On Wednesday, August 1, a U.S. Senate committee approved FDA regulation of tobacco products. The following statement about ... (read more)

On Sunday, December 31, "All Things Considered" on National Public Radio (NPR) with Debbie Elliott will air a segment on the relative and comparative risks ... (read more)

This report provides a description of traditional and modern smokeless tobacco products. It reviews the epidemiologic evidence for low health risks associated ... (read more)

(Chicago, IL -- December 15, 2005) Earlier today, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed a lower court's $10.1 billion judgment against Altria, Inc. Observers ... (read more)