Tobacco News

A Dane County judge made no decision on Wednesday regarding whether or not roll-your-own cigarette machines should be subject to Wisconsin’s cigarette tax.
Last month, Judge Juan Colas issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the state from making tobacco shops obtain permits and pay manufacturer’s taxes on roll-your-own tobacco machines.
Attorneys representing the companies that make those roll-your-own machines argued to make the ruling more permanent on Wednesday. Ream more »

Bama brand cigarettes are now selling in five states by a Florida man who is inspired by President Barack Obama with the signature oval ring around the logo. “It’s edgy,” stated Rob Klotzback, one of the Bama brand’s creators. “It’s easy to remember, the packaging is pretty attractive and it’s a good smoke.” Klotzback created the brand in May along with two other partners. The cigarettes are sold in five states including Florida.
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The World Health Organization, in its latest report on what it calls the global tobacco epidemic, has accused cigarette manufacturers in rich countries of transferring the epidemic to developing countries. Read more