Legislature Turning It’s Back on Our Kids
Michigan legislature passed a package of bills they say will help reduce Big Tobacco’s grip on Michigan, but these bills are a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Control de tabaco Press Releases
Los Ángeles se convierte en la ciudad más grande del país en eliminar la venta de cigarrillos mentolados, un paso crítico para ayudar a reducir las disparidades en la salud
El Concejo de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles votó hoy a favor de eliminar la venta de la mayoría de los productos de tabaco aromatizados, incluidos los cigarrillos electrónicos y los cigarrillos mentolados.
Leading Public Health Groups Applaud Gwinnett County’s Comprehensive Smoke-free Ordinance
ATLANTA, May 25, 2022— The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioner’s passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance for the city – building on their commitment for a healthier community.
En otro retraso más que deja a los niños en riesgo, la FDA le dice al tribunal que no terminará de revisar las solicitudes de comercialización de cigarrillos electrónicos hasta junio de 2023
DECLARACIÓN DE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (ACADEMIA ESTADOUNIDENSE DE PEDIATRÍA), LA RED DE ACCIÓN CONTRA EL CÁNCER DE LA SOCIEDAD AMERICANA DEL CÁNCER, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (ASOCIACIÓN ESTADOUNIDENSE DEL CORAZÓN), AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (ASOCIACIÓN ESTADOUNIDENSE DEL PULMÓN), CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS (CAMPAÑA PARA NIÑOS LIBRES DE TABACO) TRUTH INITIATIVE (INICIATIVA DE LA VERDAD)
Public Health Organizations Applaud Washington County Voters for Upholding Flavored Tobacco Law
Tonight Washington County voters said yes to protecting youth from the dangers of tobacco use. Voters defeated Measure 34-314, an attempt by tobacco manufacturers and retailers led by Plain Pantry, to halt implementation of a law that ends the sale of flavored tobacco products in Washington County. By defeating this measure, Washington County remains the only county in Oregon to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes.
Big Tobacco, Guilty of Deceiving the American Public, Forced to Tell the Truth About Their Deadly Products Near Product Displays
Big Tobacco, an industry which has for decades addicted and endangered the lives of millions of Americans for their own profit, will finally have to post the truth about their deception and their deadly products where they are sold.
Connecticut House Passes Budget with Historic Tobacco Control Funding
Hartford, Conn.—Last night, the Connecticut House passed the state’s budget, which allocates $12 million for the state Tobacco Control and Health Trust Fund to fund critical tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.
Dangerous State Bill Would Take Away Freedom for Cities and Counties to Protect Kids Against Tobacco
COLUMBIA, SC – May 2, 2022– As session nears a close, a bill that would take away the right of local elected officials to pass policies that protect South Carolina children and teens from tobacco addiction has the potential
FDA Releases Proposed Rules to Prohibit Menthol Flavoring in Cigarettes and All Flavors in Cigars
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its proposed rules today to eliminate menthol cigarettes and eliminate all flavors in all cigars.
House Introduces Health Equity Bill Critical to Reducing Health Disparities and Fighting Chronic Disease
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today aims to improve access to quality health care for and decrease health disparities in communities of color.