State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Back Smoking Age Of 21March 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerA year-long battle over a package of six anti-tobacco bills now moves from the California Legislature to Gov. Jerry Brown. The Senate approved the measures Thursday on mostly party line votes after they won Assembly passage last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Revisit $2 A Pack Cigarette TaxAugust 26, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia lawmakers are taking another crack at raising the tax on cigarettes -- by two dollars a pack -- as part of a special session on health care funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTobacco Ban On Hold At Sacramento StateJuly 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento State had planned to ban all tobacco use on campus this fall. But those plans are now on hold. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislative Democrats Push Anti-Tobacco MeasuresJuly 16, 2015 | Ben AdlerDemocrats in the California Legislature have introduced six bills they say would reduce tobacco use and tighten its regulations.
State GovernmentMajor California Tobacco Bills Go Before Assembly CommitteeJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Two California bills aimed at curbing youth smoking are getting a crucial legislative hearing.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Raise The Legal Smoking AgeJanuary 29, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA bill introduced today in California would raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21.
Report Card Grades Region On Tobacco ControlJanuary 21, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento gets a "C" grade when it comes to tobacco control polices. That's according to the American Lung Association's annual report card released today.
State Hopes Funds Will Prevent All Forms Of Nicotine Use By KidsApril 9, 2014 | Bob MoffittNew nicotine products, such as bubble gum flavored e-cigarettes, have California legislatures and educators concerned about young people getting hooked on nicotine.
Smoking Ban For Sacramento Restaurant, Bar Patios?February 18, 2014 | Marianne RussShould Sacramento ban smoking on the patios of bars and restaurants? The city will begin debating the idea today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
