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Colleen T., MO

My great-grandfather, grandfather, and aunt all passed away early due to lung disease. My uncle and dad also have lung disease. We live in the St. Louis area, which is the 30th most polluted in the nation. Missouri also has one of the lowest tax rates on tobacco products. I believe these factors are all related and it shouldn’t be this way. Politicians are stealing years and quality from people’s lives. 

First Published: April 10, 2025

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