The FDA is about to get a lesson in how prohibition fails
The FDA is quickly getting back to normal now that it appears the worst of the coronavirus waves have passed. And by getting back to normal, we mean plunging headlong…
Moral panic over vaping spurs first growth in cigarette sales in 20 years
New data show something that should have been obvious to everyone not carrying a shield in the ongoing moral panic over vaping. Sales data show that in 2020, traditional tobacco…
Washington State Lawmakers Propose a 1000% Tax Hike on Tobacco-Related Businesses
Governments have long relied on so-called “sin taxes” to help balance the books. These taxes, imposed on items like alcohol, tobacco, gaming, and other items, are frequently raised when the…
Maryland Raises Tobacco Purchase Age With Military Exception
Article from The Military Times by J.D. Simkins. The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Wednesday that will raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21. The legislation,…