Don’t be fooled: R.J. Reynolds is doing everything it can to undermine efforts to reduce smoking, despite the company’s claims that they’re “transforming tobacco.” The latest example: $2.00 coupons sent to D.C. residents to circumvent the recent $2/pack cigarette tax increase and keep people smoking.

Reports around the country underscore that youth use of Juul and other e-cigarettes has reached epidemic levels. From Iowa: “The same kids that wouldn’t touch a cigarette are using these products.”

The U.S. has made great progress in reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, but progress has slowed in recent years and 58 million nonsmokers are still exposed – including 38% of children ages 3-11. Every state and community needs a comprehensive smoke-free law that protects everyone’s right to breathe clean air. Learn more from CDC Tobacco Free: cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p1206-secondhand-smoke.html