Louisiana Tobacco Industry Newswire

25% of This State Smokes Cigarettes, Is it Yours?

Does it surprise you that smoking is STILL  the leading cause of preventable diseases, disabilities, and death in America? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every five deaths is because of cigarette smoking. That's …

Two arrested after trying to use a compressed air cannon to shoot meth and tobacco into a federal prison

Two Colorado men were arrested in Grant Parish, Louisiana after officials there say the pair tried to use a compressed air cannon to shoot $89,500.00 worth of methamphetamine and $112,000.00 worth of tobacco into a federal prison. They’ve been identified …

Failing or Passing? Michigan’s 2025 Tobacco Control Report Card Is In

Obviously federal and state governments are required to follow rules and regulations, and there are several ways to gage how well they are being followed. But did you know that each state gets a report card from The American Lung Association? The ALA just …

Increased tobacco tax will improve the health of Mainers

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Julia MacDonald is the Maine government relations director for the American …

KFF: A 3,000-foot view of how states are spending opioid settlement cash

Editor's note: This article first appeared on KFF Health News on December 16, 2024 and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the …

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro declares Eagles "America's Team" after Super Bowl victory

By Doug Myers February 15, 2025 / 9:02 PM EST / CBS Texas CBS News Texas Live Fresh off the Philadelphia Eagles' second Super Bowl victory in seven years, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro couldn't resist a playful jab at their arch-rivals, …

Long before Jackie Robinson, Black jockeys dominated and changed horse racing

In the century before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and decades before Jack Johnson became the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, a Black man named Oliver Lewis won the first Kentucky Derby, in 1875, …

If You Live in One of These States, Chances Are You Have a Gun

Gun sales hit an all time high in the U.S. in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to some estimates, licensed firearm dealers sold as many as 20 million guns that year, up from only about 12.4 million in 2019. While sales volume has …

32 movies and TV shows that revitalized careers

Some movies make careers, other films end them but what are the best movies and TV shows that actually revitalized some stars' careers? From Oscar-worthy dramas to binge-worthy TV, many Hollywood flicks and TV shows restore some actors to their former …

Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains?

February 14, 2025 5 min read Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains? New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act By Megha Satyanarayana edited by Dan …

Texas Law and Smoking With Kids Now in the Vehicle

(Longview, Texas) - Smoking is a nasty and expensive habit. I can say that because I used to be a smoker. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy it because I did. But I'm so glad that I gave it up seven years ago. There are tons of people who …

New evidence suggests bird flu in veterinarians went undetected

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Hi there! I’m Sarah — former Morning Rounds editor, current STAT reporter, and your friendly sub today. My new beat covering the commercial …

The 2025 Foodservice Report

Convenience store retailers are poised for foodservice growth in 2025. Whether through elevating menus, enhancing items already available or providing additional avenues for customer ordering, foodservice is a priority for c-stores now and in the future. “ …

15 Pop Culture Moments that Distracted Us from 2024 Shege

2024 is that drama-filled reality show that is our dear country Nigeria and didn’t need a script. From economic woes to political tension, it’s been a wild ride. But amidst all the Nigerian turmoil and complaints here and there, global pop culture also …

La. Guard supports Super Bowl LIX security operations in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES 02.12.2025 Courtesy Story NEW ORLEANS—At the direction of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, the Louisiana National Guard conducted security operations in support of Super Bowl LIX from Feb. 1-10, 2025, in New Orleans. More …

ICE Correctional Agent is arrested

On January 30, 2025, Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office was contacted by Warden Bryan Patterson of Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center (1133 Hampton Dupre Road Pine Prairie, LA 70576) stating he was notified of a Correctional Officer, who is a 35-year- …

Dolly Parton Net Worth 2025: Music Legacy, Business Ventures, and Earnings

Dolly Parton is a legendary singer, songwriter, actress, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a remarkable net worth of $650 million. She has spent over five decades creating and performing hit country music, releasing 41 top-10 country albums, …

RFK Jr. will call the shots on health policy. Here's where he stands on vaccines, abortion, and your dinner plate.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the new US health secretary. Kennedy, a vocal critic of vaccines, insisted in his confirmation hearings that he's not anti-vaccine. He promised to be an advocate for children and moms and thanked "MAHA moms" for their …

In This Southern State, Firearm Theft Is Becoming a Major Problem

Firearm theft is a growing problem in the United States. According to Giffords Law Center, a gun control advocacy group, the number of guns stolen from individuals spiked by 60% between 2006 and 2016. While increases in theft of any kind are concerning, …

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

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. …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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- …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Philip Morris International Comments on English Court’s Plain Packaging Decision

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on an English Court’s decision to uphold the UK’s plain packaging regulations. In May 2015, PMI and other companies sought a …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Holds 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of Presentation at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Comments on Court of Justice of the European Union Judgment on the EU Tobacco Products ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union following its legal review of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders