Majority of Americans support blocking sales of all tobacco products, CDC study says
USA Today: A majority of adults in the United States support policies that prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and all tobacco products according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Biden should close the disposable e-cigarette loophole
The Hill: Last year, California voters supported Proposition 31, a ballot referendum banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in California.
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Milwaukee lawmakers look to ban new vape shops for a limited time
Spectrum News 1: The Milwaukee Common Council said it is looking to limit new vape shops from opening, via a potential six-month moratorium on all new businesses that sell vape devices.
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Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
CNN: More than half of US adults support ending the sale of all tobacco products, according to a new study led by researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and nearly two-thirds said they support banning menthol cigarette sales.
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Durbin, bipartisan senators slam FDA’s ‘repeated failures’ at vaping regulation
The Hill: A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday slammed the “repeated failures” at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate e-cigarettes and take action against companies illegally marketing products to minors.
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Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
Fox5: Vaping could be more harmful to lungs than smoking cigarettes
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Foundation for a Smokefree World looking for CEO
Prof Glantz: …without mentioning that Philip Morris International created and remains the sole funder
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Juul in Deal Talks With Three Tobacco Giants
Wall Street Journal: E-cigarette maker pursues sale, investment or alliance with Philip Morris, Japan Tobacco or Altria
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Big tobacco is lighting the law on fire to peddle addiction
The Hill: The tobacco industry is acting as if it’s above the law in California
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Complaint about RJR flouting CA ban on sale of flavored tobacco products submitted to AG
Professor Glantz: How long will it take AG Rob Bonta to respond?
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U.S. Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to Juul Consumer Settlement
US News: Juul Labs Inc on Friday secured preliminary court approval of a $255 million settlement resolving claims by consumers that it deceptively marketed e-cigarettes, as the company seeks to resolve thousands of lawsuits.
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RJR tries to slither around CA ban on sale of flavored tobacco products with Newport, too
Professor Glantz: RJ Reynolds, BAT’s US subsidiary, has released its third effort to keep selling flavored cigarettes with its new Newport cigarettes that offer “bold lasting flavor” now that it can’t sell menthol cigarettes.
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Bringing Health Equity to the Forefront of Tobacco Product Regulation
Harvard Public Health Review: Smoking disproportionately affects communities including, but not limited to, certain racial and ethnic populations, low-income populations, people living with mental health conditions, and LGBTQI+ individuals.
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High-nicotine e-cigarettes dominate the market, with sales increasing 15-fold in five years
The Truth Initiative: Sales of e-cigarettes with the highest levels of nicotine (5% or greater nicotine strength) have grown drastically in the past five years, increasing from 5% of total e-cigarette sales in 2017 to 81% in 2022, a nearly 15-fold increase
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Vanessa Hudgens to stop vaping as part of New Year’s resolution
The Independent In the photo, the 34-year-old wore a stunning sheer sequined body suit under a long fuzzy coat. The actress held a red vape in her hand next to the words, ‘Goodbye forever.’
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HERE ARE THE DECEPTIVE WAYS CIGARETTE COMPANIES ARE GETTING AROUND CALIFORNIA’S FLAVORED TOBACCO BAN
LATaco: Flavored tobacco is banned statewide in California but big tobacco is already coming up with clever ways to circumvent the new law and continue to appeal to their loyal menthol cigarette smokers.
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UW study refutes industry claims that menthol cigarette ban leads to increased use of illegal smokes
CityNews: Results showed that after the ban, there was no significant change in the purchase of cigarettes from First Nations reserves, the main source of illicit cigarettes in Canada
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City Council to hold hearing on illegal smoke shops
The Village Sun: Now that state-sponsored pot dispensaries are being rolled out, featuring taxed weed, the city says it’s turning up the heat on illicit smoke shops. But how much? And will it really put a dent in the booming gray market?
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Sale of flavored nicotine products in Multnomah County to be banned in 2024
The Oregonian: Sales of flavored nicotine products will be forbidden in Multnomah County starting in 2024 under a new ordinance county commissioners approved Thursday, capping a multi-year effort to make a dent in youth vaping and health disparities.
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City of Baltimore Files a First of its Kind Lawsuit Against Tobacco Companies for Cigarette Filter Waste
BALTIMORE, MD. (Monday, November 21, 2022) - The City of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon Scott announced today the joint filing of a lawsuit to hold cigarette manufacturers accountable for cleanup costs associated with tobacco product litter.
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