News and Media
GASP keeps you on top of tobacco control news and issues by posting smokefree news stories. GASP was mentioned in or was interviewed for the 2013 stories marked with an * below.
Current News and Media:
- 06-18-13: *Little Ferry plans to ban smoking in public parks
- 06-16-13: Pending New Jersey legislation would ban tobacco on college campuses
- 06-10-13: Revel's changed smoking policy is not only unhealthy, it's unethical
- 06-09-13: Morris Plains considers smokefree parks
- 06-07-13: Pennsylvania considers getting rid of smoking ban exemptions
- 06-06-13: Smoking Prohibited In Paramus Parks, Playgrounds And Recreational Facilities
- 06-01-13: Starbucks expands no-smoking policy in North America to include its patio areas
- 05-31-13: France to ban e-cigarettes in public places
- 05-31-13: Russian smoking ban goes into effect on June 1
- 05-30-13: *Wyckoff to ban smoking in public parks
- 05-30-13: *Health Advocates Bemoan Decision to Allow Smoking at Revel
- 05-29-13: *Revel changes policy to allow smoking on gaming floor
- 05-26-13: *Scotch Plains introduction of smokefree parks ordinance delayed for further evaluation
- 05-25-13: *Burlington County passes an outdoor smokefree ordinance
- 05-22-13: *Revisiting smoking policy at Revel
- 05-21-13: New study shows smoking does not stay in smoking-allowed hotel rooms
- 05-20-13: Remember: Smoking E-Cigarettes Inside is Illegal, State Says
- 05-20-13: Philadelphia to raise cigarette and drink tax
- 05-20-13: Ridgewood passes smokefree parks ordinance
- 05-20-13: New York State expands smokefree areas in state parks
- 05-16-13: New York and New Jersey join forces to raise tobacco age of sale to 21
- 05-14-13: Little Ferry students serve on Council for a day and introduce a discussion to ban smoking in public parks
- 05-13-13: Burlington County to ban smoking in parks
- 05-12-13: *Mount Holly to consider outdoor smoking ban
- 05-10-13: *Egg Harbor City bans smoking in most city parks
- 05-10-13: Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is 2013 World No Tobacco Day theme
- 05-07-13: *River Edge passes smokefree parks ordinance
- 05-07-13: *Evesham proposes smokefree parks policy
- 05-03-13: Smokefree New Jersey and New York casinos rank in top 25 in the U.S.
- 04-30-13: *Wood-Ridge pursuing smokefree parks policy
- 04-30-13: *Mount Holly considers smokefree parks ordinance
- 04-26-13: Senate proposed "Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act"
- 04-14-13: *Revel considers adding smoking section to casino floor
- 04-12-13: *New Jersey Municipalities Continue To Adopt Smoke-Free Air Ordinances
- 04-11-13: Voorhees passes outdoor smokefree ordinance
- 04-10-13: *Illinois explores legislation to protect young children from secondhand smoke in cars
- 04-05-13: *Rutherford Board of Health passes resolution asking town to make all municipal park and recreation areas 100% smokefree
- 04-02-13: Princeton Bans Smoking on Municipal Properties
- 03-28-13: Garfield parks are now smokefree
- 03-26-13: Cigarette Relighting Tied to Tough Economy
- 03-25-13: South Jersey counties included in American Cancer Society study
- 03-24-13: Board of Health bans smoking on municipal property (Princeton)
- 03-22-13: Maybe the Fish at Revel Atlantic City is Revel itself
- 03-21-13: East Brunswick bans smoking on public lands
- 03-21-13: Princeton bans smoking at parks, pools
- 03-19-13: Princeton may ban outdoor smoking
- 03-18-13: *Smoking bans in parks controversy reignited
- 03-17-13: *Public Smoking Prohibited in North Bergen
- 03-15-13: *North Bergen adopts ordinance to ban smoking in public parks
- 03-15-13: *Hudson County towns exploring and passing smokefree parks ordinances
- 03-14-13: *Garfield, Secaucus and North Bergen adopt smokefree parks ordinance
- 03-13-13: *North Bergen commissioners to vote tonight on banning smoking in township parks
- 03-13-13: *North Bergen approves ban on smoking in township parks; takes effect next month
- 03-13-13: *Secaucus council OKs smoking ban in parks, recreation facilities
- 03-13-13: *Garfield parks, recreation areas off-limits to smokers
- 03-13-13: Revel CEO Kevin DeSanctis steps down
- 03-12-13: *Plan for smoking ban in Ridgewood parks moves forward
- 03-07-13: Editorial Board of Trenton Times comments on Princeton's proposed smokefree oudoor ban
- 03-06-13: *North Bergen pursuing smokefree parks policy
- 03-06-13: Smokers Create Long-Lasting Damage
- 03-05-13: *Council wants all parks in Garfield to go smoke-free
- 03-03-13: NJ Assembly bill introduced to ban tobacco use at college campuses
- 03-03-13: *Ridgewood proposal may ban smoking in parks
- 03-03-13: *Princeton ready to douse smoking on municipally-owned public outdoor sites
- 02-28-13: California bill would ban smoking in multi-unit housing
- 02-27-13: *Proposed Sidewalk Smoking Ban Goes Up in Smoke (Ridgewood)
- 02-22-13: Latinos and other minority groups at risk if recent funding declines not reversed
- 02-22-13: Revel to file under chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
- 02-22-13: British study finds drivers' smoking give passengers high levels of secondhand smoke
- 02-19-13: *New Jersey smoking bans on the rise
- 02-19-13: *Westwood to hear presentation on banning smoking in public parks
- 02-19-13: *Phillipsburg Town Council considers smoke-free parks
- 02-20-13: Connecticut explores legislation to protect young children from secondhand smoke in cars
- 02-17-13: *Smoking bans on rise across North Jersey
- 02-17-13: *Secaucus to tighten smoking rules
- 02-13-13: *Puffing in parks may be prohibited (Harrison and Kearny)
- 02-11-13: *Ridgewood may soon prohibit smoking in public parks
- 02-07-13: SGA wants to restrict where smokers light up
- 02-04-13: *Ridgewood considering ban on smoking in parks
- 02-03-13: *Take it outside – just not in a county park (Hudson)
- 01-31-13: *Council Likely to Ban Smoking in Ridgewood Parks
- 01-26-13: *Secaucus considers extension of smoking ban to all parks, play areas
- 01-24-13: *Egg Harbor City tables no-smoking ordinance to gather input from community
- 01-23-13: Hudson County to ban cigarette smoking in parks
- 01-11-13: *E-cigarettes not part of the Golden Globes.
- 01-07-13: Revel Casino in Atlantic City may be rethinking no-smoking policy.
- 01-03-13: *Waldwick passes smoking ban in parks, rec areas
Archived Alerts by Subject:
Click a topic to read our past tobacco control news and action alerts by subject. Click the date of the alert for more details.
- Public Health & Quitting Tobacco
- Smokefree Casinos and Gaming
- Smokefree Environments for Children
- Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing
- Smokefree Outdoor Bans
- Other Tobacco Products (OTPs - includes e-cigs, hookahs, chew, etc.)
- Diabetes and Smoking
- Government and Legislation
- New Jersey Tobacco Control Budget News
- GASP In the News
Public Health and Quitting
- 05-31-13: Russian smoking ban goes into effect on June 1
- 05-21-13: New study shows smoking does not stay in smoking-allowed hotel rooms
- 05-16-13: New York and New Jersey join forces to raise tobacco age of sale to 21
- 05-10-13: Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is 2013 World No Tobacco Day theme
- 03-26-13: Cigarette Relighting Tied to Tough Economy
- 03-25-13: South Jersey counties included in American Cancer Society study
- 03-06-13: Smokers Create Long-Lasting Damage
- 03-03-13: NJ Assembly bill introduced to ban tobacco use at college campuses.
- 02-22-13: Latinos and other minority groups at risk if recent funding declines not reversed.
- 12-01-12: Affordable Care Act allows employers to offer big incentives for reduced tobacco use
- 11-30-12: Federal initiative aims to reduce cardiac risk factors.
- 11-20-12: Studies show that smoking bans save lives
- 08-17-12: World Health Organization (WHO) survey shows tobacco could kill a billion people around the world in this century
- 07-30-12: New York City smoking rates have fallen after ten years of the smoking ban for bars and restaurants.
- 05-02-12: World smoking deaths triple over decade.
- 05-02-12: May is Asthma Awareness Month.
- 03-14-12: Higher tobacco taxes might lower teen smoking rates.
- 01-15-12: Turkish Parliamentary Health Commission Chairman proposes a bill to shut down hookah cafes.
- 01-11-12: New book makes case for abolishing addictive tobacco products.
- 01-10-12: More companies are hiring non-smokers only.
- 12-13-11: New Book entitled, Golden Holocaust: Origins of the Cigarette Catastrophe and the Case for Abolition.
- 09-28-11: Report finds less than a penny of every dollar New Jersey raises from tobacco goes to smoking prevention and cessation.
- 08-16-11: Study finds menthol smokers have a harder time quitting.
- 06-15-11: New Jersey's free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) offer to Quitline patients is a huge success.
- 05-11-11: Celebrate World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2011
- 12-20-10: Smoking while using oxygen tanks is dangerous
- 12-09-10: New U.S. Surgeon General's Report concludes that even occasional exposure to tobacco smoke is harmful and damage is immediate.
- 11-30-10: Secondhand smoke study shows more than 600,000 killed annually worldwide.
- 10-30-10: Study measures thirdhand smoke left in residential apartments when smoker moves out.
- 10-27-10: NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. calls for ban on smokeless tobacco on the field and in the dugout, during 2010 World Series
- 09-28-10: Study raises health concerns of smokeless tobacco.
- 09-15-10 ACTION: Passaic County walk to be tobacco free on Saturday, November 14 at 9AM.
- 09-13-10: Editorial supports smokefree policies and warns of increased smoking rates.
- 09-07-10: U.S. CDC report concludes that, "Sustained, adequately funded comprehensive tobacco control programs could reduce adult smoking.".
- 08-30-10: Medicare expands coverage to help elderly smokers quit.
- 08-17-12: World Health Organization (WHO) survey shows tobacco could kill a billion people around the world in this century
- 07-23-10: UN Council adopts resolution on tobacco use to protect women and children.
- 06-02-10: Study shows gene mutations in cancerous lung tumor of heavy smoker.
- 05-22-10: Hispanic Community event to raise awareness on smoking cessation.
- 03-17-10: Study shows smokers who quit see improved artery health within year.
- 01-20-10: Free Nicorette starter packs offered to participants of Legacy's EX® program.
- 12-16-09: World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that secondhand smoke kills 600,000 people every year.
- 10-23-09 ACTION: Passaic County walk to be tobacco free on Saturday, November 14 at 9AM
- 10-16-09: Institute of Medicine report concludes smoking bans reduce heart attacks
- 09-23-09: Fatty liver deposits attributed to secondhand tobacco smoke
- 06-22-09: The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (a.k.a. FDA Regulations HR 1256).
- 05-31-09 ACTION: May 31 marks World No Tobacco Day
- 05-28-09: Free lung screenings to study health effects of secondhand smoke.
Smokefree Casinos and Gaming
- 06-10-13: Revel's changed smoking policy is not only unhealthy, it's unethical
- 05-30-13: *Health Advocates Bemoan Decision to Allow Smoking at Revel
- 05-29-13: *Revel changes policy to allow smoking on gaming floor
- 05-22-13: *Revisiting smoking policy at Revel
- 05-03-13: Smokefree New Jersey and New York casinos rank in top 25 in the U.S.
- 04-14-13: *Revel considers adding smoking section to casino floor
- 03-13-13: Revel CEO Kevin DeSanctis steps down
- 03-22-13: Maybe the Fish at Revel Atlantic City is Revel itself
- 02-22-13: Revel to file under chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
- 01-07-13: Revel Casino in Atlantic City may be rethinking no-smoking policy.
- 12-15-12: Gambling and smoking do not necessarily go together
- 11-27-12: Ohio Casino only hires non-tobacco users
- 08-29-12: Documentary focuses on the health risks to casino workers and patrons who continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke
- 08-22-12: Smokefree casinos like Revel in Atlantic City a growing trend
- 07-27-12: Bayonne opens a new, smokefree off-track betting facility.
- 05-17-12: Cleveland, OH casino opens smokefree.
- 04-04-12: Revel Resort opened on 4/2 as the first Atlantic City smokefree casino.
- 02-10-12: Revel Resorts announces first Atlantic City smokefree casino opening
- 12-21-11: Atlantic City works to become more family-friendly.
- 12-15-12: Gambling and smoking do not necessarily go together.
- 12-18-11: Atlantic City's Golden Nugget opens a new smokefree poker room.
- 06-22-11: The new casino resort Revel is likely to be the first smokefree casino in Atlantic City.
- 05-31-11: Atlantic City's new casino resort Revel exploring 100% smokefree property.
- 05-13-11: National Smokefree Gaming Symposium held in Las Vegas.
- 04-29-11: Navajo Nation Department of Justice review determines President's Executive Order that bans smoking in workplaces and public places can only apply to the Executive Branch.
- 04-27-11: Trump Taj Mahal Casino ordered to use original 25% smoking plan; other casinos also non-compliant.
- 04-25-11: Increased Health Risk from secondhand smoke in American Casinos.
- 12-03-10: $4.5 million settlement for Atlantic City casino worker who has lung cancer
- 11-01-10: Nevada law trumps Las Vegas Casinos trying to implement smokefree policies.
- 06-14-10 ACTION: Proposed legislation to allow smoking events at racetracks erodes smokefree air act
- 06-11-10: GASP educates casinos about benefits of smokefree gaming.
- 06-07-10: 2008 PA Clean Air Act causes enforcement issues and confusion at PA casinos.
- 10-21-09 ACTION: Atlantic City One Year Review of Casino Smoking Ordinance.
- 09-25-09: Smoking bans in public places reduce the number of heart attacks.
- 08-25-09: Pennsylvania allows the Sands Bethlehem slot casino to increase smoking on the gaming floor from 25% to 50%.
- 05-13-09 ACTION: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) releases study on secondhand smoke in Las Vegas Casinos.
- 01-10-09: Legislators from gaming states vote to support 100% smokefree gaming.
Smokefree Environments and Children
- 04-10-13: *Illinois explores legislation to protect young children from secondhand smoke in cars
- 02-22-13: British study finds drivers' smoking give passengers high levels of secondhand smoke.
- 02-20-13: Connecticut explores legislation to protect young children from secondhand smoke in cars.
- 11-28-12: Study supports need for smokefree vehicles to protect children
- 11-16-12: Research shows children exposed to secondhand smoke in cars
- 03-14-12: U.S. Surgeon General's Report emphasizes the prevention of youth smoking
- 11-18-11: Ocean County YMCA becomes a complete tobacco free facility
- 10-04-11: England and Northern Ireland ban vending machine cigarette sales.
- 05-10-11: Secondhand smoke exposure increases risk of mental health disorders in children.
- 11-02-10 ACTION: School administrators can register by November 23 to attend a workshop for developing a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy.
- 06-08-10: Secondhand smoke exposure reduced for children living with smokefree air laws.
- 03-10-10: Children regularly exposed to tobacco smoke face a higher risk of developing early signs of clogged arteries.
- 12-30-09: Children regularly exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop early emphysema in adulthood
Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing
- 02-28-13: California bill would ban smoking in multi-unit housing.
- 12-07-12: Towns in California pass ordinance for smokefree multi-unit housing
- 05-02-12: New York City mayor introduces legislation for full disclosure of smoking policies in multi-unit dwellings.
- 09-23-11: Smokefree multi-unit housing topic at NJ Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development.
- 08-03-11: 100% of Maine's Public Housing Authorities are smokefree.
Smokefree Outdoor Bans
- 06-18-13: *Little Ferry plans to ban smoking in public parks
- 06-09-13: Morris Plains considers smokefree parks
- 06-06-13: Smoking Prohibited In Paramus Parks, Playgrounds And Recreational Facilities
- 06-01-13: Starbucks expands no-smoking policy in North America to include its patio areas
- 05-30-13: *Wyckoff to ban smoking in public parks
- 05-26-13: *Scotch Plains introduction of smokefree parks ordinance delayed for further evaluation
- 05-25-13: *Burlington County passes an outdoor smokefree ordinance
- 05-20-13: Ridgewood passes smokefree parks ordinance
- 05-20-13: New York State expands smokefree areas in state parks
- 05-14-13: Little Ferry students serve on Council for a day and introduce a discussion to ban smoking in public parks.
- 05-13-13: Burlington County to ban smoking in parks
- 05-12-13: *Mount Holly to consider outdoor smoking ban
- 05-10-13: *Egg Harbor City bans smoking in most city parks
- 05-07-13: *River Edge passes smokefree parks ordinance
- 05-07-13: *Evesham proposes smokefree parks policy
- 04-30-13: *Wood-Ridge pursuing smokefree parks policy
- 04-30-13: *Mount Holly considers smokefree parks ordinance
- 04-12-13: *New Jersey Municipalities Continue To Adopt Smoke-Free Air Ordinances
- 04-11-13: Voorhees passes outdoor smokefree ordinance
- 04-02-13: Princeton Bans Smoking on Municipal Properties
- 03-28-13: Garfield parks are now smokefree
- 03-24-13: Board of Health bans smoking on municipal property (Princeton)
- 03-21-13: East Brunswick bans smoking on public lands
- 03-21-13: Princeton bans smoking at parks, pools
- 03-19-13: Princeton may ban outdoor smoking
- 03-18-13: *Smoking bans in parks controversy reignited
- 03-17-13: *Public Smoking Prohibited in North Bergen
- 03-15-13: *North Bergen adopts ordinance to ban smoking in public parks
- 03-15-13: *Hudson County towns exploring and passing smokefree parks ordinances
- 03-14-13: *Garfield, Secaucus and North Bergen adopt smokefree parks ordinance
- 03-13-13: *North Bergen commissioners to vote tonight on banning smoking in township parks
- 03-13-13: *North Bergen approves ban on smoking in township parks; takes effect next month
- 03-13-13: *Secaucus council OKs smoking ban in parks, recreation facilities
- 03-13-13: *Garfield parks, recreation areas off-limits to smokers
- 03-12-13: *Plan for smoking ban in Ridgewood parks moves forward
- 03-07-13: Editorial Board of Trenton Times comments on Princeton's proposed smokefree oudoor ban
- 03-06-13: *North Bergen pursuing smokefree parks policy
- 03-05-13: *Council wants all parks in Garfield to go smoke-free
- 03-03-13: *Ridgewood proposal may ban smoking in parks
- 03-03-13: *Princeton ready to douse smoking on municipally-owned public outdoor sites
- 02-27-13: *Proposed Sidewalk Smoking Ban Goes Up in Smoke (Ridgewood)
- 02-22-13: Harrison and Kearny in Hudson County, NJ consider smokefree parks ordinances
- 02-19-13: *New Jersey smoking bans on the rise
- 02-19-13: Westwood in Bergen County explores smokefree parks.
- 02-19-13: Phillipsburg to hold work session on outdoor smoking ban at parks and recreational facilities.
- 02-18-13: Smoking bans on rise across North Jersey
- 02-17-13: *Secaucus to tighten smoking rules
- 02-13-13: *Puffing in parks may be prohibited (Harrison and Kearny)
- 02-11-13: *Ridgewood may soon prohibit smoking in public parks
- 02-07-13: SGA wants to restrict where smokers light up
- 02-04-13: *Ridgewood considering ban on smoking in parks
- 02-03-13: *Take it outside – just not in a county park (Hudson)
- 01-26-13: *Secaucus considers extension of smoking ban to all parks, play areas
- 01-24-13: *Egg Harbor City tables no-smoking ordinance to gather input from community
- 01-23-13: Hudson County to ban cigarette smoking in parks
- 01-03-13: *Waldwick passes smoking ban in parks, rec areas
- 12-23-12: Cherry Hill begins enforcement of outdoor smoking ban.
- 12-20-12: Waldwick introduces outdoor smoking ban at parks and recreational facilities.
- 12-05-12: Passaic County passes smokefree parks ordinance
- 11-29-12: Cliffside Park passes a smokefree parks ordinance
- 11-28-12: Cherry Hill Township passes 100% smokefree parks and recreation ordinance
- 11-16-12: Closter, NJ adopts smokefree parks ordinance
- 11-15-12: Missouri court upholds constitutionality of smokefree parks ordinance
- 11-01-12: Fairlawn to consider a smokefree parks ordinance
- 09-14-12: GASP gives radio interview about smokefree college campus policies
- 09-12-12: Closter introduces smokefree parks ordinance
- 09-06-12: Wayne passes smokefree ban for township parks and recreational areas
- 07-24-12: Camden County to begin enforcement of smokefree parks ordinance.
- 07-18-12: Passaic City passes smoking ban at municipal building entrances and at outdoor parks and recreational areas.
- 06-13-12: Passaic City introduces outdoor parks and recreational areas smoking ban.
- 06-05-12: Sparta Township Council has first reading of an outdoor smoking ban for public property.
- 03-29-12: New Jersey Coalition presses for smoking ban at parks and beaches.
- 03-24-12: Paterson considers outdoor parks and recreational areas smoking ban.
- 02-24-12: Maplewood passes outdoor parks and recreational areas smoking ban
- 12-14-11: Florham Park council votes 3-3 for an outdoor parks and recreational areas smoking ban.
- 12-13-11: Summit Department of Community Programs researching an outdoor smoking ban for public property.
- 10-27-11: North Haledon passes an ordinance to ban smoking at outdoor recreational areas.
- 10-19-11: A Cape May ordinance to ban smoking on all beaches and the promenade passed 1st reading at the October 18 city council meeting.
- 07-14-11: Paramus makes all municipal recreational areas 100% smokefree.
- 06-28-11: Long Branch passes smokefree beach ordinance.
- 05-24-11: New York City and Philadelphia start 100% smokefree ban for outdoor recreational areas.
- 05-19-11: Seaside Heights bans smoking in recreational areas.
- 05-12-11: Cape May Borough considers smokefree beach ordinance.
- 02-22-11: New York City Mayor signs law making all NYC parks and recreation areas 100% smokefree.
- 12-16-10: South Orange passes legislation for outdoor smoking ban.
- 12-07-10: Runnemede passes a smokefree outdoor ordinance at its second reading.
- 11-08-10: Chatham Borough passes an ordinance to ban smoking at outdoor municipal parks
- 10-22-10: Clifton passes ordinance to ban smoking outdoors in recreational facilities.
- 09-26-10: Somerset County considers outdoor smoking ban.
- 09-21-10: Surf City, NJ resident pushes for smokefree beach ordinance.
- 09-16-10: New York City proposed ordinance mandates 100% smokefree parks
- 07-20-10: Chatham and Denville, NJ vote for 100% smokefree parks.
- 06-16-10: Union County parks 100% smokefree.
- 02-19-10: Outdoor Smoking Ban legislation heard 2/18 by NJ Senate Health Committee.
- 10-08-09: Trenton Psychiatric hospital goes smokefree.
- 09-18-09: NJ bill to be introduced that bans smoking in parks and beaches.
- 07-08-09: No smoking outdoors at 2 State Pyschiatric hospitals.
Other Tobacco Products (OTPs)
- 05-31-13: France to ban e-cigarettes in public places
- 05-20-13: Remember: Smoking E-Cigarettes Inside is Illegal, State Says
- 01-11-13: E-cigarettes not part of the Golden Globes
- 06-27-12: People think wrongly that hookah smoking is safe.
- 02-17-12: Florida man seriously injured attempting to smoke an electronic cigarette
- 01-31-12: Utah introduces legislation to ban electronic cigarettes and hookah use in public places
- 10-06-11: Equalizing tax of tobacco products would close loophole.
- 06-16-11: Teens in Bergenfield, NJ light up with hookah smoking.
- 05-20-11: Northern New Jersey hookah lounges found selling tobacco to minors.
- 02-11-11: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) plans prohibiting e-cigarettes on airplanes.
- 09-07-10: US Armed Forces change policies for smoking on submarines and use of e-cigarettes
- 04-02-10: Lawsuit about FDA importation ban of e-cigarettes into the USA pending appeal.
- 01-11-10: NJ Governor Jon Corzine signs into law a ban on the use of electronic cigarettes in public places and workplaces, and a ban their sale to those under 19 years of age.
- 10-06-09: NY has first ordinance in the US banning the use of e-cigarettes and sale to minors.
- 08-24-09: Shisha or hookah smoking "as harmful as cigarettes" according to a UK Ministry of Health study.
- 08-14-09: FDA bans flavored cigarettes on September 22, 2009.
- 07-30-09: Electronic Cigarette Sales and Use Banned in Oregon and Israel.
- 07-22-09: FDA Report Regarding Potential Public Health Risks of Electronic Cigarettes.
- 12-01-08 ACTION: Report sale of NJ banned flavored cigarettes.
Diabetes and Smoking
- 11-03-09: November is American Diabetes Month.
Government and Legislation
- 06-16-13: Pending New Jersey legislation would ban tobacco on college campuses
- 06-07-13: Pennsylvania considers getting rid of smoking ban exemptions
- 05-20-13: Philadelphia to raise cigarette and drink tax
- 04-26-13: Senate proposed "Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act"
- 05-30-12: New Zealand increases cigarette tax and keeps packs hidden.
- 05-29-12: When is Pennsylvania going to enact stronger smokefree air laws?
- 05-01-12: Maryland Senate passes smoking ban in cars transporting children; legislation moves to the House
- 04-30-12: Anti-smoking ad campaign funded by federal government.
- 01-18-12: NJ attorney general's office files suit against NY tobacco company
- 11-17-11: Court Case upholds a New York City ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products
- 07-06-11: FDA unveils graphic health warning labels for cigarette packaging and advertising.
- 05-04-11: National Disability Symposium held in smoky Las Vegas casino.
- 10-10-11: Cigarette vending machine illegal in England and Northern Ireland.
- 01-18-10: Lorillard fighting to prevent ban of menthol cigarettes
- 11-16-10: International journalists publish exposé on the tobacco industry's influence in 8 countries
- 09-16-10: Study released by the American Lung Association shows smoking costs NJ money.
- 08-05-10: Court decision upholds NJ SFAA in regulating smoking in hookah bars.
- 06-22-10: U.S. Federal Tobacco Control Act provisions take effect.
- 06-22-10: New Jersey ends funding for its Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program.
- 06-14-10: Proposed identical NJ Bills S2001/A2897 create an exemption to the NJ SFAA for cigar nights or smoking events at racet;racks and off-track wagering facilities (OTW).
- 06-01-10 ACTION: CDC study shows tobacco control programs work to reduce tobacco use: Don't end NJ's.
- 05-11-10: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services sets reduced tobacco use as strategic initiative.
- 05-04-10: FDA posts guidance for enforcing regulations related to the sale and distribution of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
- 03-18-10 ACTION: NJ Governor Christie plans to END state's tobacco control program
- 12-09-09: National Report shows NJ falls short in investing tobacco revenues in tobacco control and prevention efforts.
- 11-19-09: Tobacco Firms Exploit Tax Loophole.
- 10-23-09: New York City to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products.
- 06-25-09: Cigarette sales tax increased by 12.5 cents, effective July 1, 2009.
- 06-18-09: S2151 passed the NJ Senate to ban the sale of novelty lighters.
- 05-14-09 ACTION: DO NOT CUT state funding of NJ's Tobacco Control Program.
New Jersey Tobacco Control Budget News - Go to our Budget Alert webpage
- 02-22-13: Latinos and other minority groups at risk if recent funding declines not reversed.
- 12-15-11: New Jersey listed as one of five worst states in helping residents quit tobacco.
- 06-01-10 ACTION: CDC study shows tobacco control programs work to reduce tobacco use: Don't end NJ's.
- 03-18-10 ACTION: NJ Governor Christie plans to END state's tobacco control program
- 12-09-09: National Report shows NJ falls short in investing tobacco revenues in tobacco control and prevention efforts.
- 05-14-09 ACTION: DO NOT CUT state funding of NJ's Tobacco Control Program.
GASP In the News
- 02-18-13: Smoking bans on rise across North Jersey
- 11-16-12: GASP Executive Director interviewed by WCBS on Atlantic City smokefree casinos
- 11-17-10: Arthritis Foundation Gala on November 13 attended by GASP
- 09-24-10: Chinese Delegates learn about Tobacco Control Legislation from New Jersey
- 12-21-09 ACTION: "The Pack" movie available on DVD
Last update: 6/16/13