by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 15, 2023 | News, Politics & Government
A coalition of groups is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the state law that banned smoking in most public places and urging lawmakers to do more. Threase Harms of the Iowa Tobacco Prevention Alliance says the Iowa Smokefree Act has helped thousands of Iowans quit...
by Dar Danielson | Dec 29, 2022 | Crime & Courts, News
Iowa’s Attorney General has announced a settlement with an electronic cigarette maker over the company’s advertising. The AG’s office says JUUL Labs has agreed to pay the state $5 million over four years after allegations the company promoted the...
by Matt Kelley | Nov 17, 2022 | Health & Medicine, News
Iowans who smoke cigarettes are being encouraged to quit — just for today. As part of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, it’s hoped if smokers can kick the habit for one day, they can make the change permanent. Studies show the...
by Matt Kelley | Jul 1, 2022 | Health & Medicine, News
The president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds the recent FDA ruling that banned Juul vaping products from the U.S., but he says the damage is already done in states like Iowa. Matt Myers says in almost every category, Iowa’s youth smoking rates...
by Dar Danielson | Apr 20, 2022 | News
The state has received its annual tobacco settlement payment. The state is getting around $53 million as part of the 1998 settlement with tobacco companies. Around 12 million dollars of that payment will go into the state’s account. The state sold bonds as a...