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Published on 16:23 GMT

Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Officials in Arkansas and Indiana moved Tuesday to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries, becoming the first states to ask the Trump administration to let them remove such items …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on 14:59 GMT

Arkansas asks USDA to let it ban soda and candy from SNAP

American taxpayers “deserve a say in what the program funds,” Rollins said. The Arkansas plan, which would take effect in July 2026, would exclude soda, including no- and low-calorie soda; fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice; “ …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on 05:43 GMT

Arkansas approves display of Ten Commandments and national motto in schools

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A set of bills centered around on healthcare, education, public safety, were passed by Governor Sarah Sanders on April 14, 2025. One of the more notable bills that advanced through Arkansas legislation is the public displaying of the …

Source: KATV 7 - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on 05:55 GMT

Miyares Fights to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes Targeting Kids

Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined 28 other attorneys general urging the Trump administration to continue combating the flood of illegal Chinese-manufactured e-cigarettes that are being marketed to American children. Last year, billions of dollars …

Source: The Roanoke Star News - Virginia - Right-wing
Published on Apr 14, 2025

AG Marshall asks Trump admin to target ‘flood of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 27 states pushing President Donald Trump’s administration to combat the influx of allegedly illegal Chinese e-cigarettes into the United States that the group argues target children. According …

Source: 1819 News - Right-wing
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Attorney General Miyares joins crack down on illegal Chinese e-cigarettes

RICHMOND, Va. — Twenty-nine attorneys general, including Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, are calling on the federal government to continue its crackdown on illegal Chinese electronic cigarettes coming into the U.S. and marketing to children. “ …

Source: WVEC - Virginia - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

April 14, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Fights to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes Targeting Kids

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun Kenney …

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Published on 13:11 GMT

Governor Sanders Signs Multiple Bills on April 14, 2025, Addressing Healthcare, Education, and Economic Development

Bills Signed: SB123, SB237, SB405, SB463, HB1296, HB1426, HB1467, HB1468, HB1703, HB1736, HB1737, HB1788, HB1794, HB1821, HB1859, SB167, SB545, HB1062, HB1696, SB348, SB357, SB433, SB479, SB510, HB1515, HB1526, SB351, SB361, SB407, SB421, SB498, HB1470, …

Source: Swark Today - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Arkansas punches back at woke finance with a bold new law

On March 25, Arkansas became the first state in the 2025 legislative session to take a strong stand against the tyranny of environmental, social, and governance systems. By passing Act 406 — originally introduced as Senate Bill 409 — the state protected …

Source: The Blaze - Right-wing
Published on Apr 11, 2025

John Daly announces opportunity for fans to win $225-worth cigars in special giveaway

PGA Tour Champions player John Daly announced an opportunity for one fan to win a signed cigar box. Daly's latest collaboration is with San Giuseppe Cigars, who posted about a giveaway of one of its cigar boxes signed by him along with the details on …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Attorney General Bird Leads Charge to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes that Target Kids

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she is leading 27 states and Guam in asking the Trump Administration to continue combatting the flood of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes into the U.S. that target kids. Last year alone, …

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Published on Apr 7, 2025

Attorney General Marshall Supports Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes that Target Kids

April 14, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 27 states in asking the Trump Administration to continue combatting the flood of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes into the U.S. that target kids. Last year, illegal Chinese …

Source: Alabama Gazette - Right-wing
Published on 15:07 GMT

Republicans Are Right About Soda

Sarah Palin knew her audience. In 2013, during a speech at CPAC, the annual Republican confab, the former Alaska governor reached down into her lectern and pulled out a cup of soda the size of her head. She took a long swig, and then another, as the …

Source: The Atlantic - Neutral
Published on 12:25 GMT

Goodbye to soda with SNAP benefits?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formally known as food stamps, is one of the largest welfare programs in the US. More than 42 million people, around 12.5 percent of the population, benefit from SNAP. To qualify for SNAP, individuals …

Source: AS - Neutral
Published on 10:15 GMT

Cotton Belt Festival set for 44th year

First beginning in 1981 with a concert by Johnny and June Carter Cash, the Fordyce on the Cotton Belt Festival will return for its 44th year this month. The small town celebrates its history with the annual festival, culminating on the fourth Saturday in …

Source: The Pine Bluff Commercial - Arkansas - Pending
Published on 10:30 GMT

Are Memphis Police over-charging motorists caught with marijuana?

This story was originally published by The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis. Memphis simmered in the July heat as a police cruiser pulled over a blue Nissan Altima motoring through the downtown business district. The car’s temporary tag had …

Source: Tennessee Lookout - Left-wing
Published on 00:59 GMT

Gov. Sanders signs 'Teacher and Student Protection Act' into law

Gov. Sanders signed several bills into law on Monday, including a bill aimed at providing more protections for students and teachers. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Lawmakers in the state are continuing to swiftly advance bills that address key issues in Arkansas. …

Source: KTHV - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on 00:20 GMT

John Daly-partnered liquor brand drops an exciting series of merchandise featuring him

Good Boy Vodka, a liquor brand that former PGA Tour star John Daly has partnered with, recently announced an exciting merchandise line. One of Daly's business ventures, Good Boy Vodka shared a post via Instagram about their latest merchandise series. …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

This U.S. State Produces 11.5% of America’s Food

Food Francescomoufotografo / Shutterstock.com Agriculture is a major industry in the United States. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, farm and ranch families comprise less than 2% of the country’s population. But on average, each farm …

Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Neutral

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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 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Benevis Raises Visibility for the Importance of Early Detection Through Routine ...

Atlanta, GA, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During April’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Benevis joins its dental industry peers in efforts to highlight the importance of good oral hygiene and proactive risk assessments for the disease. Oral cancer is …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:45 GMT

4th Annual Chicago Scavenger Hunt May 30-June 1

eATLAS and partners announce Chicago 2025 ScavHunt: Flavors of the City CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Later this spring, downtown Chicago streets will be occupied by explorers and scavenger hunters competing in …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

Albuquerque Man Charged in Connection with Arson Attacks on Tesla Dealership and Republican Party of New Mexico Office

Note: View the criminal complaint. Federal charges have been filed against Jamison Wagner, 40, an Albuquerque resident, in connection with recent arson attacks targeting the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom and the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 14, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1,020 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes ...

Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:26 GMT

April 14, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Fights to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes Targeting Kids

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun Kenney …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Scouting America National Capital Area Council Announces 2025 NOESA Award Honorees

The award recognizes Eagle Scouts achieving prominence in their professional and civic life while highlighting their tremendous contributions to our community. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scouting America …

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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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