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February 2007 |
Faith-based coalition thanks Indiana Governor for effort to lower use of tobacco among Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS - Participants of the Hoosier Faith and Health Coalition, an interfaith group advocating for lowering the use of tobacco in Indiana, presents a thank-you letter Jan. 24 to Governor Mitch Daniels (center) in his Statehouse office for proposing a health-care insurance program to lower-income Hoosier families, which is supported in part by a proposed increase in the state tobacco tax, and full funding of the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Agency. Earlier the same day, the HF&HC hosted a legislative luncheon at Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle with 100 participants. Dr. Judy Monroe, Indiana State Health Commissioner, outlined the Daniel's proposed health insurance plan being considered by the General Assembly. HF&HC asked the General Assembly for a $1 increase in the cigarette tax to curb teen smoking in Indiana. Indiana has the second-highest percentage of smokers in the nation. Together Editor the Rev. Dan Gangler, is co-convener of HF&HC. For more information, log on to www.hoosierfaithandhealth.org.
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