COVER STORY:
Tobacco Tax Increase Would Save Lives
- The American Lung Association of California is intensifying its campaign against tobacco addiction by advocating for a significant increase in the state’s tobacco tax, which would save lives. The association has joined forces with major health, tobacco prevention and children’s advocacy groups to form the Coalition for a Healthy California, which is sponsoring a tobacco tax initiative on the November 2006 ballot.
PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE:
American Lung Association of California Sets Public Policy Priorities...
- Secondhand Smoke is a Toxic Air Contaminant
- Transportation Infrastructure Efforts Should Target Air Pollution
- Health Network Supports Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas
- Association Calls for Stronger Particle Pollution Standards
- Air Cleaner Measures Would Protect Consumers
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