Jul 14 Health Kentucky Anti-Smoking Group To Push For Increasing Tobacco Sales Age Kentucky health groups will push to raise the tobacco sales age to 21 and create a tax on e-cigarettes in the upcoming legislative session. By Lisa Gillespie Jul 14 Health Kentucky Anti-Smoking Group To Push For Increasing Tobacco Sales Age Lisa Gillespie
Mar 16 Health Bill To Remove Barriers To Smoking Cessation Benefits Awaits Governor’s Signature The bill would prevent insurers from charging co-pays, requiring prior authorization or step therapy to gain access to smoking cessation benefits. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 16 Health Bill Would Remove Barriers To Smoking Cessation Benefits Lisa Gillespie
Apr 21 Local News New York City Seeks Taxes on Cigarettes Sold by Louisville Company New York City has filed a lawsuit accusing 32 people of tax evasion on cigarette purchases. The cigarettes were purchased through a Louisville based company called Chavez Inc., which was raided by federal agents in late 2009. The suit aims to recover $6.5 million in unpaid taxes, plus $13 million in penalties. The defendants include […] By Dalton Main Apr 21 Local News New York City Seeks Taxes on Cigarettes Sold by Louisville Company Dalton Main
Dec 12 Local News Beshear Says Cigarette Tax "The Best Way" To Raise Revenue Governor Steve Beshear is preparing to meet with Kentucky’s legislative leaders. They will discuss possibilities for dealing with a $456 million shortfall. By Gabe Bullard Dec 12 Local News Beshear Says Cigarette Tax "The Best Way" To Raise Revenue Gabe Bullard