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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 states urging federal health agencies to continue the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), an annual …

Youth Tobacco Use Reaches Historic Low, But Challenges Persist

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The latest findings from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) reveal a significant milestone in public health: youth tobacco use in the United States has plummeted …

Pennsylvania Receives Over $350 Million from Tobacco Settlement, Totaling $9.34 Billion Since 1998

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Michelle Henry announced this week the receipt of an annual payment of over $352 million from tobacco manufacturers. This sum is part of the …