The US Food & Drug Administration just announced historic action again more than 1,300 retailers & several major manufacturers for luring youth to the devices.
Gov. Chris Christie signs law allowing towns to downgrade penalties for smoking where it's prohibited so people wouldn’t be hit with a criminal record.
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.
Beginning in November, the age to purchase cigarettes in New Jersey will jump from 19 to 21. Another move by Gov. Chris Christie to desperately try to shape a legacy which is almost certain to be about a bridge and a beach.
Gov. Chris Christie has dedicated his final year in office to addressing the opioid epidemic, but the state's failure to spend on smoking cessation efforts when thousands of people still die annually from tobacco-related illnesses has drawn derision from advocates and public health officials.