Smoking is Minnesota’s No. 1 health issue, but there’s hope. A solution that includes education, smoke-free environments and higher cigarette prices can effectively combat tobacco’s costly toll. Studies show that the number of people that die from tobacco every year is equal to the number of deaths there would be if two jumbo jets crash into each other every day. Why isn’t Minnesota pursuing this proven approach?This legislative session, let’s encourage our elected officials to increase the cigarette tax and adopt a solution that will only reduce tobacco use. Members of the Rock County Partners In Prevention Team:Ashley Bosch, Kelly Mulder, Jessie Leenderts, Lois Leenderts (PIP adviser), Brad Herman, Lindsey Severtson, Katie Kraetsch, Whitney Oye
