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Tobacco Taxes

Kentucky state legislature passes 30-cent cigarette tax increase!
For projected revenue and health benefits (above the federal 61.66 cents) for the state of Kentucky Click Here (PDF document).


Congress passes a federal 61.66-cent cigarette tax increase!
For projected revenue and health benefits for all states Click Here (PDF document).


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Tax Poll one-pager.pdf (a PDF document)
Brief compilation of charts showing great Kentucky support for a $1 tobacco tax increase. (2/4/09)
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Kentucky Tobacco Tax FAQ.pdf (a PDF document)
Frequently Asked Questions about tobacco tax increases in Kentucky. (1/29/09)

The Right Tobacco Tax Rate:
Balancing Efficiency and Equity (a PDF document)
Kentucky Youth Advocates newly released in-depth analysis of tobacco taxation rates in Kentucky.
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Kentucky Tobacco Taxes (a PowerPoint presentation)
Comprehensive overview of issues related to the need to increase Kentucky's tobacco taxes.


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Advocacy and Policy

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Youth Advocacy Basics and Strategies (a PowerPoint presentation)
Basic overview of the need for youth advocacy along with some strategies and ideas for youth activities.
Make a difference in your community! GET INVOLVED!

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LOBBYING vs. ADVOCACY (a PowerPoint presentation)
Basic overview of the differences in tax law definitions between "lobbying" and "advocacy/education." No matter who you are or where you work, YOU can make a difference in public health policies! We need your advocacy assistance.
Learn the differences and GET INVOLVED!
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How Bills Become Law (a PowerPoint presentation)
Step by step overview of the KY legislative process from bill introduction through Governor signature.
501(c)(3)Lobbying Rules Factsheet
A PDF document detailing IRS definitions of lobbying to assist not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in determining what activities are and are not permissible under the federal tax code.
Do's and Don'ts for Meeting with Legislators
A PDF document providing some basic guidelines to follow when having meetings with legislators and other policy-makers.
Advocacy Contact Info
A one-page PDF file with contact information for major state policy-makers and legislative tracking.
The 10 Commandments for ALL Advocates
A PDF document spelling out 10 key basic principles that should be followed by any one advocating for anything.
Kentucky ACTION Talk List-Serv
Join our tobacco control list-serve in Google Groups to stay informed about everything going on in the Kentucky Tobacco Control Community.


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Youth and Tobacco Use

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Youth Tobacco Use in Kentucky (a PowerPoint presentation 3.9MB)
Basic summary of the issues of youth tobacco use in Kentucky along with several evidence based strategies to reduce the problem.


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SmokeFree Laws

ALA-AHA-ACS-CTFK Spring 2009 Position Statement on Statewide SmokeFree Law
In light of Senate President Williams' expressed intention to pursue a statewide secondhand smoke law in KY, ALA, AHA, ACS and CTFK articulate the only circumstances under which this policy would be acceptable in the current tobacco control environment in Kentucky.
  • It must be 100% comprehensive - NO exemptions
  • It must NOT prevent local communities from passing stronger laws if desired
  • It MUST include FUNDING for local education and effective enforcement efforts

    • Kentucky ACTION Official Position Statement on Local SHS Policies
    A one-page PDF file issue statement detailing Kentucky ACTION's official position on the need for LOCAL SECONDHAND SMOKE POLICIES in Kentucky. (12/12/08)

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    Why KY Needs SmokeFree Laws     (a PowerPoint presentation)
    Comprehensive overview on secondhand smoke health issues and the positive effects of SHS policies.
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    SHS Policy Resource Guide     (a PDF document)
    Extensive guidebook originally designed supporting the Louisville SHS ordinance in 2006. It has been chenged to reduce the Louisville focus (although it does still use some Louisville examples) for use in any community considering SHS laws. The usage stats are from 2006. Contact the Kentucky ACTION office if you would like a Word version to edit for your own use.


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