Feb 3, 2012

Washington Report: NACS to Senate: Hands Off LUST Fund
NACS is urging the Senate Finance Committee not to move LUST monies to the transportation bill.

Washington Report: Judge Hears Arguments in Cigarette Warning Labels Case
The Department of Justice asked the district court judge to support the FDA’s tobacco marketing rules.

Indianans Must Plan Ahead for Super Bowl Parties
The state’s alcohol law forbids takeout sales of liquor on Sundays. Meanwhile, the state House passed a smoking ban bill.

U.K. Appellate Judges Shoot Down Display Ban Challenge
The justices have upheld the Scottish government’s plan to prohibit open cigarette displays.

A Lighter Coffee Trend
From Starbucks to Peet’s, coffee shops are wooing non-coffee drinkers with light-roasted coffee.

Kangaroo Express, BP Donate $30,000 to Fuel Local School Districts
The donation will be split evenly among three school districts, which will funnel the money to individual schools.