Critics: Altria scrambles to safeguard cigarette business from heated tobacco competition

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Critics: Altria scrambles to safeguard cigarette business from heated tobacco competition

In a bold move to tackle the state’s high smoking rates, Alabama lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reducing cigarette consumption by incentivizing adult smokers to switch to heated tobacco products, which are considered less harmful alternatives. The bills, House Bill 438, led by Democratic State Representative Rolanda Hollis, and Senate Bill 96, guided by Republican State Senator Dr. Tim Melson, propose a restructured tax framework…