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Published on 03:39 GMT

Vermont Lt. Gov Wants to Let Cannabis Cultivators Sell Directly to Consumers

Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers (R) is calling on lawmakers to amend the state’s cannabis laws to allow cannabis cultivators to sell their products directly to consumers, Vermont Public Radio reports. Rodgers also wants the law to be changed to allow …

Source: Ganjapreneur - Washington - Pending
Published on Apr 28, 2025

Uruguayan university study favors taxation on cigarettes

Monday, April 28th 2025 - 10:18 UTC At least 15% of adult deaths in Uruguay are believed to be caused by smoking In Montevideo, a Universidad de la República (Udelaar) study projected that a 60% increase in cigarette taxes from 2025 to 2028 would reduce …

Source: MercoPress - Neutral
Published on 13:20 GMT

Cannabis store doesn’t belong in the community, Trump US attorney says (Newsletter: April 29, 2025)

FL medical marijuana cards for veterans; HI cannabis bill changes anger advocates; NH legalization poll; Study: “Black-owned” labels on marijuana Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on 11:08 GMT

New tax cuts mostly favor the rich across states this year

Missouri Republicans may take their tax-cutting efforts to new heights this year as lawmakers consider exempting profits from the sale of stocks, bonds and real estate from state income taxes. Part of a broader push to eliminate the state income tax …

Source: Kiowa County Press - Colorado - Pending
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Indiana to raise its tobacco tax by $2 per pack

(The Center Square) – Indiana will soon raise taxes on tobacco products to help close its budget deficit. Critics say the tax hike will affect lower-income Hoosiers the most and lead to a larger marker for black market cigarettes. As lawmakers try to patch …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Tobacco tax increase would benefit Maine | Letter

The Maine Legislature is considering a tax increase on tobacco products and, as a public health professional with over a decade of experience working with the youth in our communities, I am in full support of this proposal. Maine’s overall cancer rate is …

Source: centralmaine.com - Maine - Pending
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Better off Dead: Connecticut Man Arrested at Utah Ski Resort for Alleged Brawl

According to KSL.com – A ski slope squabble in Park City turned ugly when a man from Connecticut allegedly tackled another skier mid-run. Cops say 63-year-old Paul Kauffman (Wilton, CT) got into it with another guy on March 15 at Deer Valley Resort, …

Source: I95 Rock - Connecticut - Pending
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Top Connecticut officials take stand against illegal marijuana sales

On Thursday, state and local officials urged the passing of legislation to enhance state and local enforcement against illegal cannabis sales. HARTFORD, Conn. — Local and state officials are going to bat to ensure legislation is passed to strengthen state …

Source: WTIC-TV - Connecticut - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 24, 2025

PMI Tables Sale of Cigar Business

Photograph: Shutterstock Philip Morris International (PMI) will not sell its U.S. cigar business as previously announced, the tobacco company said in reporting its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday. “For U.S. cigars, following a thorough review and …

Source: Convenience Store News & Petroleum - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Connecticut man is charged with 2024 armed robbery at Westfarms Mall

Willie White, 58, formerly of Bristol, New Britain and Hartford, faces an indictment from a New Haven jury charging him with several offenses. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Following an armed robbery at the Westfarms Mall’s Sunglass Hut in West Hartford on July 15, …

Source: WTIC-TV - Connecticut - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 23, 2025

New York man arrested in Connecticut smoke shop for selling marijuana without license

Nileshkumar Patel, 37, of Freeport, N.Y. was charged with possessing over one kilogram of marijuana with intent to sell it at the New Canaan Ave. shop in Norwalk. NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Police Department reports its officers arrested a man from New …

Source: WTIC-TV - Connecticut - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Cigar company founder Michael Knowles asks Trump for a tariff exemption

MICHAEL KNOWLES (HOST): One minor point I want to bring up. It's a major point for me. When it comes to these trade policies, I have an inside view on only one industry, and that is the cigar industry because I'm an owner of Mayflower Cigars. I…

Source: Media Matters For America - Left-wing
Published on Apr 27, 2025

Once drug dependent and desperate, this Vermonter had a problem. Now he’s part of the solution.

Justin Johnston, a recovery specialist with the Brattleboro Police Department, stands in front of a downtown mural. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDiggerAsk Justin Johnston why he recently joined the support staff of the Brattleboro Police Department and he …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Apr 27, 2025

Distant Dome: April Revenues Will Signal Where Senate Budget Is Headed

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org In less than a week, you will either hear shouts of joy or moans from Senate budget writers. The joy or despair will depend on April’s state revenues which will give budget writers a fairly accurate picture of the money the …

Source: InDepth NH - New Hampshire - Pending
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Conservative, progressive Dems jockey to lead the R.I. Senate

Providence Democratic Sen. Frank Ciccone III says he’s seeking a Senate leadership spot as a way to pay tribute to his friend and “brother,” the late Sen. President Dominick Ruggerio. He’s teamed up with an unlikely ally, Senate Majority Leader Valarie …

Source: Providence Business News - Rhode Island - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

The real cost of climate change: Shocking report reveals how just 111 companies have cost the world $28 TRILLION in ...

Scientists at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire say just 111 companies have cost the world a whopping $28 trillion (£21 trillion) in climate damage since the early 1990s. At the top of the list is oil company Saudi Aramco, which is responsible for $2.05 …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Brush fire danger in CT: Fire officials provide safety tips in wake of NJ wildfire

As smoke from the New Jersey wildfire blows over to Connecticut, local fire officials are sharing tips on how to prevent future brush fires from happening. Chief Kyran Dunn, of the Fairfield Fire Department, says people shouldn't discard cigarettes or …

Source: News 12 Connecticut - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Tax Treatment of Hemp and Other Intoxicants

The federal legalization of hemp production in 2018 complicated federal and state efforts for broad cannabis reform. Statutorily, hemp is differentiated from marijuana and limited to only cannabis plants whose delta-9 THC content is 0.3 percent or less of …

Source: Tax Foundation - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Conservative and progressive Dems jockey to lead the R.I. Senate

Providence Democratic Sen. Frank Ciccone III says he’s seeking a Senate leadership spot as a way to pay tribute to his friend and “brother,” the late Sen. President Dominick Ruggerio. He’s teamed up with an unlikely ally, Senate Majority Leader Valarie …

Source: Rhode Island Current - Left-wing

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Coalition Urges Malaysia to Reject Bans, Criticizes WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Alternatives

CAPHRA urges Malaysian authorities to reject counterproductive bans on vaping and adopt risk-proportionate regulations KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates ( …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Lords

Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the RCP's special adviser on tobacco, comments on the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in parliament. Professor Sanjay Agrawal, special adviser on tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians, said: 'The Tobacco …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Promoting a Healthier California: Attorney General Bonta Announces New Funding Available for Local Public Agencies ...

Funding helps combat the illegal sale of tobacco products to youth OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is now accepting proposals for the 2025-2026 Tobacco Grant Program, which …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

RCP responds to polling revealing public support for action tackling tobacco, unhealthy food and alcohol use

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to new polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos. The RCP has responded to polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos revealing public support for the government taking action to tackle tobacco, unhealthy …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Charges Five Suspects in Unlicensed Tobacco Scheme that Cost Californians $24 Million in Lost Tax ...

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the grand jury indictment of five suspects for selling tobacco without a license and committing tax fraud that cost the state of California over $24 million in lost tax revenue. On March 14 …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

CDC Cuts Devastate State Quitlines & Efforts to Help Tobacco Users Quit, Leading to More Tobacco-Caused Disease & Death

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Massive job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the elimination of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) will dramatically reduce resources to help people …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 12:19 GMT

Mike Papantonio Calls Ultra-Processed Food Litigation the “Next Tobacco” at MTMP Spring 2025 Opening Session

The legendary mass torts attorney said UPFs will be "one of those mass torts that changes the world." LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an urgent opening session at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

RCP responds to polling revealing public support for action tackling tobacco, unhealthy food and alcohol use

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to new polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos. The RCP has responded to polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos revealing public support for the government taking action to tackle tobacco, unhealthy …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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