smoking

Legislators, Health Advocates Call for Tobacco Tax Hikes

At the same time, tobacco proponents want to make it easier to get cigarettes by expanding the definition of a smoke shop
February 8, 2011--Anti-tobacco advocates have an ambitious agenda, and are backing a bevy of bills slated to appear before the Oregon Legislature in the coming weeks. But to succeed, they’ll have to overcome public perception, healthcare priority shifts and an extremely well-funded opposition.   Read More >>

"Quit Smoking" Programs Reduce Premiums

How a new law requiring insurers to boost smoking cessation benefits is a win-win for everyone, that is, if they know about it
May 26, 2010 -- A months-old Oregon law that requires health insurers to offer benefits encouraging people to quit smoking could become one of the state's most cost-effective healthcare policies, at least in one doctor's opinion. Read More >>

Smokefree Workplace Law No Effect on Lottery

But advocates will have trouble blaming smoking ban for budget shortfalls
March 17, 2010 -- A recent poll commissioned by Northwest Health Foundation brings further doubt to the contention that smoking bans in bars are responsible for reduced lottery funds. Read More >>
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