Illinois Lawmakers, Public Health Officials, Denounce Tobacco 21 Veto
Public health advocates and some state lawmakers spurned Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s decision to veto a bill that would have raised the legal tobacco age to 21.
Lawmakers OK Higher Tobacco Purchase Age
The legal age to buy tobacco in Illinois may soon go up from 18 to 21. The measure narrowly passed the Illinois House Wednesday night 61 to 49, after failing once before.
Side Effects: Smoking Rates Remain High Among Low Income Communities With Easy Access To Cigarettes
While the smoking rate has declined overall in the United States, national data show it remains high among the poor. The Polis Center’s research found that in some low-income Indianapolis neighborhoods, with higher numbers of people of color, the smoking rate is 29.4 percent, nearly twice the national average.
From Pot To Guns To School Funding: Here’s What’s On The Ballot Across The Country
It's time to talk about ballot measures. Or rather, those other things voters are deciding on Nov. 8. This November, there are 156 measures being voted on in 35 states and the District of Columbia. California is in the lead, with a whopping 17 measures on its ballot.
