The billboard is a major purchase for the coalition. We hope it will really bring attention to the issue.

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The state numbers have come down significantly, from around 28 percent in 2002 to approximately 10 percent in 2005. That is still too high; it means that one in 10 children under 18 is still allowed to purchase cigarettes. The closer that number gets to zero, the better.

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Education is a huge part of what we're doing right now. We're still doing what we can with our resources.

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I think the grades are accurate, unfortunately. There are so many states that are smoke free - I think New Jersey got 'A's across the board - I think our grades are fair, as sad as that is.

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There is a movement being initiated by the smoke-free gurus in Madison for a smoke-free Wisconsin in 2007. They're urging counties and coalitions to educate the public, so for now, that's where the majority of our effort will come.

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