Tobacco

Smoking isn't cheap, and in Idaho, you might be surprised to know how much people are spending to smoke every year.

Look in the mirror and realize you’re hurting yourselves.

If you’re having trouble kicking the tobacco and nicotine habit, local public health folks may be able to help.

If you’re thinking about giving up tobacco, here’s something that might help.

The argument is we need to spend a lot more of your tax dollars to repeat the warnings and hector people.

The city of Twin Falls will be asking the public to share their thoughts at several public meetings on a proposal to go smoke free.

Shoshone law enforcement, along with federal investigators, are investigating the destruction of a mail box early Friday morning.

A recent report by the Pew Research Center found that Idaho's revenue from its taxes on alcohol, tobacco and gambling is among the lowest in the nation.

The reward leading to the arrest of those responsible for an arson fire in Burley has increased to $15,000. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is now offering a $10,000 reward, adding to the already $5,000 reward being offered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office.

One Idaho community is making it tougher for those under 21 to access tobacco after officials voted on an ordinance that raises the legal age for buying tobacco products.

This morning, I came across this story from Associated Press and assume it’s a movement gaining traction: St. Anthony, Idaho (AP) -- City officials in St. Anthony have decided to ban smoking and vaping at all public parks. The Rexburg Standard Journal reports that the St. Anthony City Council approved the proposal Thursday to take effect immediately.

I came across a few lessons in taxation today.  The links I’m writing about would appear to underscore the obvious and it still boggles my mind the folks on the left often can’t or refuse to grasp the logical.  The first comes from Stephen Moore writing at Washington Times right here...