NJ could ban menthol cigarettes before FDA decides on national rule
A proposed law that bans menthol cigarettes in the Garden State has been reintroduced and could see legislative action in the coming weeks.
Karen Blumenfeld
Should smoke-free boardwalks be a statewide rule in NJ?
Atlantic City permits smoking on its boardwalk. Over the years, shore towns have acted on their own to limit smoking to certain areas on the boards.
NJ could be the next state to ban vaping by minors
"We need to do more to protect our youth from the harmful effects of nicotine products like e-cigaretes and vapes," said Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, R-Morris.
Analysis reveals the real cost of smoking in NJ
New Jersey ranks in the bottom half of states across the board.
Smoking age will be 21 in NJ — so who’s helping 19-year-old quitters?
Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a $7 million increase in spending on smoking cessation, while the higher smoking age could lead to demand among 19- and 20-year-olds.
NJ considers using more cigarette tax money on programs to help people quit
The CDC says New Jersey should spend $103 million on anti-smoking efforts. It spends $10 million, mostly federal funds -- but may add $7 million to the cause.