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New York Tribes Win Cigarette-Tax Delay
Featured Headline Buffalo, N.Y., September 2, 2010 -- Although it might only be temporary, New York State's Native American tribes have chalked up a victory in their fight against forced compliance with the state's $4.34 per-pack cigarette tax. On September 1, a... [view full]

New York C-Store Cigarette Sales Plummet in Wake of New Tax
Featured Headline Albany, N.Y., August 27, 2010 -- The first six weeks of "meteoric" cigarette tax rates in New York showed a steep plunge in sales at convenience stores statewide, mainly because most smokers are finding ways to dodge the tax altogether,... [view full]

Arkansas Commission Approves Rules for Lottery Vending Machines
Featured Headline North Little Rock, Ark., August 23, 2010 -- Beginning as early as September, Arkansas lottery players will be able to buy their tickets from vending machines located at retail outlets -- including convenience stores -- across the state. The Arkansas... [view full]

Seneca Nation Asks Federal Court to Block New York State from Collecting Tobacco Tax
Featured Headline Buffalo, N.Y., August 23, 2010 -- The Seneca Nation of Indians on August 20 sought federal court protection from New York State's plan to begin taxing sales of tobacco on its land. In papers filed with the United States District Court... [view full]

Bottled Water Corporations Applaud Virginia Governor for Reversing Single-Serve Ban
Alexandria, Va., July 15, 2010 -- The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) has applauded Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) for reversing the recently imposed ban on single-serve bottled water at official functions and meetings. Gov. McDonnell’s reversal of a directive... [view full]

New York Smokers Slammed by Tax
Featured Headline Albany, N.Y., July 8, 2010 -- New York Governor David Paterson recently signed into law a $1.60 per-pack tax increase on cigarettes as a budget-extending measure to help relieve the Empire State's current fiscal shortfall. The increase went into effect... [view full]

Software Company Developing Suite of Strategic Human Resources for C-Stores
Featured Headline Charleston, S.C., June 1, 2010 -- PeopleMatter, an emerging software company that provides end-to-end strategic human resource software solutions for small to medium-sized restaurant, hospitality, transportation and convenience stores, officially launched at the annual National Restaurant Association conference in Chicago.... [view full]

Fitch: U.S. Tobacco Companies Face Risk in FDA's Menthol Review
Featured Headline Chicago, May 18, 2010 -- According to a special report issued by Fitch Ratings, the outcome of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) menthol review poses significant risks for tobacco companies selling menthol cigarettes, and potentially considerable risks confront those... [view full]

DOVE Ice Cream Miniatures Intros the 'My Mini Moment' Contest with Mars Chocolate
Featured Headline Hackettstown, N.J., May 11, 2010-- Mars Chocolate North America has announced the launch of DOVE Ice Cream Miniatures "My Mini Moment" contest. DOVE Ice Cream is asking women to share their favorite mini moment of escape for a chance to... [view full]

Poll: Majority of Californians Want Soda Tax
Featured Headline Sacramento, Calif., April 30, 2010 -- According to a poll commissioned by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, a majority of Californians support a tax on soft drinks to help fund childhood obesity reduction programs. The poll was conducted... [view full]

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