New Jersey policies succeed in cigarette taxing and smoke-free laws, but lag behind in prevention and smoking cessation.
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The proposed new tunnel under the Hudson gets a public hearing. With existing tunnels rotting, what's the cost if it fails to go through? Expanding ...
How to pay for pensions, infrastructure, schools and medical care? Budget hearings have interest groups trying to squeeze more out of less. Ahead of the ...
A pair of bills sponsored by Assemblyman Herb Conaway would ban the sale of flavored electronic smoking products in an effort to prevent youth from ...
New research shows that kids who use e-cigarettes are more likely to use traditional cigarettes.
With more teens taking up vaping the surgeon general calls e-cigarettes a public health concern. Are they a healthy alternative to smoking or a gateway ...
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise the legal age to buy cigarettes from 19 to 21.
One step closer to becoming law. A bill that could set up the state for lower health care costs and higher life expectancy. It would ...
Has turning off the red light cameras made cities less safe? That's the pitch lawmakers are hearing from red light camera operators. They want a ...
A proposed bill by Sen. Joseph Vitale aims to prevent drivers from smoking in a car with minors inside. Drivers could receive fines and in ...
Battling for hearts and minds. Can Newarkâs embattled school superintendent and new mayor find common ground? A transit alert for thousands of Garden State commuters. ...
Global Advisors on Smokefree Policy (GASP) Executive Director Karen Blumenfeld says her organization wants a 100 percent smoke-free environment in public spaces.