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Lawsuits Seek $37.5 Million From Tobacco Companies In Death Of 2 Oregonians

The estates of the two people, who both died in 2018, are suing Philip Morris USA, RJ Reynolds and others.

Jun 28, 2021
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Cigarettes Vs. Vaping: That’s The ‘Wrong Comparison,’ Says Inhalation Researcher

Nov 4, 2019

Bipartisan Senate Votes to Raise Tobacco Age to 21

Two Republicans joined all 17 Senate Democrats to make it illegal to sell tobacco to people under 21, creating a uniform standard for adult substances such as alcohol and marijuana. The bill hit a few obstacles in the Senate, but an easier passage is likely in the House, where seven Republicans have co-sponsored the measure.

Mar 24, 2017

Senate Wants Tobacco Licensing While House Goes for E-Cig Tax

Some tobacco vendors, including the Northwest Grocery Association, have pledged support for statewide licensing to avoid a patchwork of local ordinances, but licensing advocates are insisting on local control. Meanwhile, the House is debating a 50 percent retail tax on e-cigarettes and supplies.

Feb 5, 2016

House Kills Steiner Hayward’s Smoke Shop Certification Bill

Rep. Brent Barton led six moderate Democrats to join with Republicans to support the cigar lobby, helping them to avoid paying any fees to the state for their certification, and perpetuating an unseemly state policy that steals money from the tobacco prevention fund and uses it to promote tobacco smoking by allowing the shops to bypass the indoor clean air act.

Jul 3, 2015

Although Smoking Has Declined, Its Consequences Continue, Study Finds

According to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, almost half of the 346,000 deaths from 12 different types of cancers in individuals 35 years of age or older in 2011 were attributable to smoking cigarettes.

Jun 16, 2015

More Than a Bad Habit

Nicotine dependence should be treated as a chronic condition, according to the authors, and requires ongoing medical and behavioral treatment.

May 1, 2015

Tobacco Lobby Wins Last-Minute Delay on Bill Banning Flavored Products

The Senate Health Committee stripped a ban on flavored e-cigarettes from Senate Bill 415, and an 11th hour appeal from tobacco lobbyists about the potential loss of revenue from a ban on candy-flavored snuff and little cigars compelled the committee to move the bill to the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee for further analysis.

Mar 31, 2015
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Oregon Intends to Forbid Smoking When Kids are in the Car

Gov. John Kitzhaber will sign Senate Bill 444, which expands the state’s smoke-free zones to include private automobiles that carry children. Police will only be able to cite motorists who allegedly violate another traffic law.

Jun 4, 2013