If you're one of the approximately 1 million Kentucky adults who smoke, and are in the majority who say they'd like to quit, the Gre...
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Health commissioner leaves political correctness at the door, talks about getting governor to back anti-smoking measures
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. - State health officials didn't shy away from saying that smoking was one of Kent...
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Paducah Sun editor calls for higher cigarette tax in Kentucky
The executive editor of a West Kentucky newspaper known for its conservative editorials is taking a stand against cigarette taxes, but not i...
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Leitchfield passes smoking ban to take effect Jan. 1
Grayson County ( Wikipedia image) Leitchfield, the seat of Grayson County in west-central Kentucky, will become smoke-free on New Year...
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Just over half of Ky. students are in schools with 100% tobacco-free policies; Warren, Russell county districts share successes
The state Department of Public Health has created videos to showcase the success of two Kentucky school districts in becoming 100 percent ...
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