tobacco

Kentucky’s agriculture community is reconciling its losses after a devastating and lethal tornado outbreak earlier this month damaged or destroyed poultry hatcheries and grain bins, killed livestock and destroyed a university research center in western Kentucky.

Congressman James Comer says he doesn’t think raising the smoking age from 18 to 21 nationwide will have a big impact on Kentucky tobacco farmers.Senator…

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell said he will introduce a bill raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes, vaping devices and other tobacco products from 18 to…

Communities across Kentucky will join a national event on March 20 aimed at discouraging the use of e-cigarettes and tobacco.National 'Kick Butts Day' is…

The American Lung Association and other health advocates will gather in Frankfort on Thursday in hopes of rescuing legislation that would make all of…

Lawmakers in one of the largest tobacco-producing states in the country have rejected a proposal that would have raised the smoking age to 21.Senate Bill…

The Illinois Senate has voted to reverse the governor's veto on legislation prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to those under 21.Deerfield…

Public health officials in Kentucky have launched another phase of their campaign to help people who want to give up tobacco.Officials say the new public…

Members of the Murray City Council are considering implementing a smoke-free ordinance. The Public Safety Committee met Thursday afternoon to discuss…

An Illinois senate committee has endorsed raising the age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21.The Senate Public Health Committee voted 6-2 Tuesday to send…