US EditionWest Virginia fails American Lung Association's 2026 State of Tobacco report
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Times ArgusTobacco prevention funding picture not looking rosy in 2026
MONTPELIER – Most states don’t spend as much as they should on tobacco prevention, even during good financial years, according to the American Lung Association, but they might be spending even less if federal funds don’t come through.
A new report by the American Lung Association (ALA) reveals that living in the DMV still involves facing major tobacco-related risks. Ratings are not just lyrics: they reflect less resources for prevention and cessation programs, increased exposure to smoke, and an increasing risk for young people and adults. Virginia, the most backward stateVirginia is the state with the most critical challenges. Currently, it invests only $11.7 million in prev…
American Lung Association Gives Oregon Mixed Grades for Efforts to Prevent Tobacco Use
According to the American Lung Association’s 24th annual State of Tobacco Control report, Oregon’s grades show that the state must step up efforts to reduce tobacco use to protect communities. Oregon’s action on tobacco control and prevention is especially critical due to the dramatic rollback of federal tobacco prevention efforts in 2025. Tobacco use remains
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