The American Lung Association released its State of Tobacco Control Report Cards for each state and the federal government. Mississippi earned F's in Tobacco Prevention and Control Spending, Smokefree Air, Cigarette Tax, and Youth Access.
During the 2008 legislative session, the American Lung Association of Mississippi will continue to work with organizations like the Communities for a Clean Bill of Health to ensure successful passage a cigarette tax increase, statewide smokefree legislation, and additional tobacco prevention and cessation funding
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