Virginia also received a failing grade in the tobacco taxes category. Right now, Virginia’s cigarette tax per pack of 20 is $0.60. However, the American Lung Association would like cigarette ...

Virginia has received a payment of $137.3 million from the major tobacco companies, under settlement terms, to help defray the cost of healthcare for smoking-related illnesses. Virginia and 51 ...

Currently, 12.4% of Virginia adults are smokers, the ALA reports. The Commonwealth also has more kids smoking than the national average, with 22.5% of high schoolers across the state using tobacco.

The program is for those who wish to quit any tobacco or nicotine products — including smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vapes. Quit Now Virginia offers multiple ways to help people ...

Virginia lawmakers have done more than just raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21. Gov. Ralph Northam signed two bills Wednesday that ban tobacco on school property for every ...