Tobacco, Texas Settle

Big Tobacco’s expected $14 billion-plus settlement with Texas could pave the way for the largest anti-smoking advertising and educational effort by a state to date.
Before Texas Attorney General Dan Morales prepared to outline details of the settlement late Friday, the State of Florida identified finalists for its $70 million anti-tobacco marketing campaign–paid for by that state’s $11.3 billion settlement with cigarette companies.
Like Florida, Texas will likely put more than $200 million aside for marketing, education and enforcement efforts, sources close to the process said.