Report ranks South Carolina last when it comes to funding tobacco prevention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Ten years after the tobacco settlement, a national report ranks South Carolina as worst in the nation in what A coalition of public health groups released the report of states' tobacco prevention funding Tuesday. The report says South Carolina will collect $114 million this year from the tobacco settlement and taxes. South Carolina is the only state that budgeted no state money for smoking cessation and A federal grant will contribute $1 million. The president for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids called South Carolina the most disappointing state in the nation when it comes to protecting kids from tobacco. Matthew Myers also called on South Carolina legislators to raise the the state's cigarette tax. South Carolina has the lowest cigarette tax in the nation at 7 cents a pack. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Wednesday, Nov 19 at 6:58 AM LAuren wrote ...Heroooo youu mo foo you shuld smock:L: Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a commentMost PopularMore Good Stuff |
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