Mission Statement

The mission of re:TH!NK, the Lakeshore Tobacco Prevention Network, is to improve the health of our residents by reducing tobacco use and exposure through prevention strategies which include community outreach and involvement to move policy forward collaboratively, across our multi-jurisdictional area.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

JFC voted for 10% cut to program

Joint Finance has voted to accept Gov. Walker’s proposed 10% cut to the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.

After some discussion of a motion to restore funding in various public health programs, that motion was voted down 4 to 12. The motion to adopt the 10% cut passed on a 15 to 1 vote (Sen. Grothman was the no vote).

We are pleased with the decision of Joint Finance Committee to keep the TPCP funded for 2011-2013 especially in the tough economic climate that WI is facing.

Tobacco Prevention and Control and re:TH!NK has a track-record of success in reducing the burden of tobacco on WI residents. The Committee’s decision to continue funding the program also shows our leaders recognize there is plenty of work to still be done on tobacco control and prevention in Wisconsin.
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