Cigarette tax increase takes effect MondayThousands of people in Wisconsin are expected to quit or reduce their smoking over the next year because of an 18-cents-per-pack increase in the state's cigarette tax.
read more ...09/29/01
Nationwide Labeling Rules for Cigar Packaging and Ads Take Effect TodayAs specified in the terms of agreements reached with the Federal Trade Commission last June, effective today, the seven largest U.S. cigar companies must include warnings in both their advertising and packaging about the significant adverse health risks a
read more ...02/13/01
Smoking bans' effects mixed in WisconsinSome restaurants are getting new customers now that nonsmoking ordinances are in full force in eight Wisconsin communities, but others are hurting -- including one that closed after patronage slumped.
read more ...01/19/01