Over the past few weeks, we've been working to educate legislators on the importance of saving Ohio's tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. Each of these four alerts focus on a different component of this lifesaving effort - have you sent each message to your legislators?

Please take a moment to click each of the following four links and make sure that your legislators know the facts from the myths!

Myth Debunked: Popular Opinion of Tobacco Taxes
Not only do Ohioans' support increased tobacco taxes, they prefer it over other options! Share the polling data with your legislators today so they can see that this is a win-win for Ohio!

Myth Debunked: Job Loss from Tobacco Increases
In this economy, we must be vigilant about job loss and legislators worry that increased tobacco taxes will lead to convenience store job loss. However, we know this is not true! Share the report with your legislators!

Myth Debunked: Cross-Border Tobacco Sales
A common misconception is that increased taxes will send Ohio's smokers across borders to purchase tobacco - but research shows this is not the case. Share this research with legislators today!

Myth Debunked: Costs of Tobacco Use
It costs every Ohioan $9.19 for every pack of cigarettes sold in the state. But there is a simple solution - a health impact fee. Educate your legislators on the costs of tobacco and the solution today!

Thank you for helping save tobacco prevention and cessation in Ohio!