Carson spent heavily on consultants, lightly on campaigning

Carson spent heavily on consultants, lightly on campaigning

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Carson ran for president, and his consultants won.

The political newcomer who said this week he sees "no path" to the Republican nomination raised more money than any other GOP contender, $58 million since he began his bid last May.

To curb tobacco use, committee bill raises smoking age
Massachusetts

To curb tobacco use, committee bill raises smoking age

State House News Service

STATE HOUSE — The Massachusetts smoking age would rise to 21 and pharmacies would be banned from selling cigarettes and other tobacco products under a bill recommended Thursday by the Joint Committee on Public Health.

The bill, intended to curb youth tobacco use and nicotine addiction, also includes electronic cigarettes and "other similar products that rely on vaporization or aerosolization" in the definition of tobacco products that cannot be used in public places or sold to minors.

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