Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

With Floridians purchasing fewer packs of cigarettes and a top cigarette company fighting to avoid settlement payments, state economists are forecasting a dip in tobacco tax collections and settlement revenues going forward. During a Tuesday meeting of the Revenue Estimating Conference, state economists said many smokers are smoking less and some are switching to “e-cigarettes” […]

Guest AuthorMay 1, 2018

The 2018 Constitution Revision Commission, also known simply as the “CRC,” recently completed the once in every 20-year task of reviewing our state constitution. The purpose of the review is to ensure that our governing document reflects the values of our modern society and meets the needs of our growing state. The CRC finalized eight […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 6, 2016

State Rep. Shawn Harrison has filed legislation that would prohibit “vaping” indoors in public places such as restaurants, stores and workplaces. Harrison, a Tampa Republican, filed the bill (HB 1143) on Wednesday for consideration in the 2016 Legislative Session. “Vaping” is the nickname for using an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, which produces an inhaled vapor of […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 12, 2014

I have a confession to make. I’m a second-hand smoker. I’ve been a second-hand smoker since I started dating my beautiful bride in high school. We will celebrate our 27th anniversary in June 2014. E-cigarettes have changed my life and in all likelihood my life expectancy. The American Lung Association states that there are as […]

Tag: e-cigarettes
Dark-skinned man hiding his face behind loudspeaker makes loud advertisement on pastel light blue background. Unknown man in red elegant jacket loudly announces crazy discounts. Advertisement concept.

State economists lower forecast for tobacco tax revenues, settlement payments

Brecht Heuchan: Grouped CRC amendments benefit voters, offer transformational ideas

Shawn Harrison files “vaping” ban bill

Jamie Miller: E-cigarettes: Next target for those who want to control your life