Communities for a Clean Bill of Health is a statewide coalition of health organizations and individuals that includes the Mississippi affiliates of AARP, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, the Children’s Defense Fund, the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program,the Mississippi Hospital Association, the Mississippi Nurses Association and the Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi. Read more »
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NPM tax is a sop to Altria, Big Tobacco
Clarion Ledger, June 22, 2009
But discussions of another cigarette tax hike this year - this time just on the tobacco manufacturing companies or “non-participating manufacturers,” or NPMs, that weren’t a party to the state’s tobacco settlement - should come with a giant asterisk.
Governor Signs Cigarette Tax Increase
Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Communities for a Clean Bill of Health (CCBH) applauds legislators for enacting a significant cigarette tax increase and the Governor for signing the bill into law. The 50 cent increase will go into effect on Friday, May 15.
Tell Lawmakers Thanks for their Voting YES for a 68 Cent Cigarette Tax
Posted Monday, May 11, 2009
the Senate and House took up HB 364 and both chambers passed a 68 cent cigarette tax that will provide much needed revenue for the state while leading to a reduction in youth smoking and general consumption.