Our mission is to reduce tobacco-related death and disease. CAFE IOWA CAN urges the Iowa legislature to take action on the 3 most effective ways to reduce tobacco use:

Pass a $1 increase in the tobacco tax
(Done! see story below)

Restore local control so cities and counties can pass smoke-free ordinance (Even Better! A Statewide Smokefree Law- see story below)

• Fund a comprehensive tobacco prevention program at the CDC recommended minimum.

Iowa Legislature Passes
Statewide Smoke Free Law!

On Tuesday, April 15th, 2008, Governor Chet Culver signed House File 2212 – the Smoke Free Air Act -- into law, making Iowa the 14th state in the nation to pass a statewide smoking ban that includes restaurants, bars and workplaces.

“My goal is to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation, which is why I am proud to sign the Smoke Free Air Act,” said Governor Culver.  Read complete press release from Governor's office

photo from www.governor.iowa.gov

Governor Culver Signs $1 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Increase Into Law

(Des Moines) – Joined by Iowa Legislators and health advocates, Governor Chet Culver signed legislation increasing the cigarette tax by $1.00 per pack on March 15, 2007.(read complete press release)