Secret Emails Reveal Sketchy Tactics in California Public Health's Tobacco Ban 'Endgame'
June 24, 2026 by reason.com
Secret Emails Reveal Sketchy Tactics in California Public Health's Tobacco Ban 'Endgame'
Public records from California raise troubling questions about how tobacco “endgame” policies are being advanced. When health agencies and funded partners coordinate messaging, polling and local campaigns behind the scenes, public consultation risks becoming political theatre rather than genuine debate. Tobacco policy should be transparent, evidence-based and accountable to the communities it affects. Public health loses trust when outcomes appear to be managed before the public has been heard.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
