Bill would clamp down on ‘bad actors’ selling nicotine to youth, says sponsor
Kentucky Lantern : ‘We can’t just sit back while kids develop lifelong addictions.’
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Parents unaware of kids’ ability to buy illegal e-cigarettes online
The Atlanta Voice : Social media is a constant hazard for parents and children in 2025. Without guardrails, social media can expose children to material that is not safe for the youth. The latest example of this matter is children’s ability to buy illegal e-cigarettes online.
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Ballot initiative efforts underway to overturn Denver’s flavored tobacco ban
ColoradoPolitics : A group of vape shop owners filed a petition for a referendum with the Denver Clerk and Recorder's Office.
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Washington state bill would ban flavored nicotine and tobacco to combat ‘epidemic’ of youth vaping
The Chronicle : Another mother, April Keim, volunteers with the group Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes. She said her high school-aged daughter first started vaping in eighth grade and remains addicted today. Students can obtain vapes through a “plug,” including via social media such as Snapchat or stores that don’t check IDs, Keim said.
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Newton City Council approves a 'generational ban' on tobacco products
WBUR : Newton city councilors voted to approve an ordinance that bans the sale of tobacco or e-cigarette products to anyone born on, or after, March 1, 2004. Adults who are currently 21 or older would be allowed to continue buying the products.
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Zyn manufacturer will pay $1.2 million for violating DC's flavored tobacco ban
ABC7 News : The manufacturers of Zyn nicotine pouches will be paying $1.2 million for violating D.C.'s 2022 ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced.
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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill uses NIL deals with student athletes for anti-vaping campaign
Nola.com: Using "NIL" deals with student athletes at public universities across Louisiana, Attorney General Liz Murrill is set to launch a statewide, three-year anti-vaping outreach campaign in January.
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Alaska begins lengthy lawsuit against e-cigarette company JUULs
KTUU: A jury trial began on Monday for a lawsuit the State of Alaska filed against JUUL Labs, Inc. and the Altria Group, Inc. for what the state is calling those company’s roles in causing an increased use of e-cigarettes by youth.
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Lawmaker wants more penalties on tobacco retailers who sell to minors
Kentucky Today: Kentucky lawmakers are considering more legislation to keep tobacco products, like vapes, away from minors, during the 2025 regular session of the General Assembly.
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Maui County Council committee looks at tobacco bill
The Maui News: A new bill going through the Maui County Council may one day prohibit the sale, distribution and marketing of flavored cigarettes.
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Tobacco Companies May Have Found a Way to Make Vapes More Addictive
The Atlantic: Kids might get hooked on new vapes that display animations with each puff.
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New rule aims to keep new vape shops away from schools in Whiteville
WECT News 6: City officials in Whiteville have passed new restrictions for vape, tobacco, and hookah shops.
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Michigan stores could face harsh penalties for selling tobacco products to minors
WILX 10: Concerns are growing over underage vaping has Michigan lawmakers taking action to crack down on the sellers.
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TV6 Investigates: Rock Island considers capping tobacco licenses
6 KQQC: So many vape shops are opening in the Quad-Cities, and Rock Island has said enough is enough.
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CCSD: Fifth graders found with knives, nicotine vapes on bus
ABC News Channel 6: The Columbia County School District confirmed Thursday evening that two fifth grade students of North Harlem Elementary School were found with knives and nicotine vapes on a school bus.
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Why Children and Teens Should Avoid Nicotine Pouches Like Zyn
CU School of Medicine: Nearly half a million middle school and high school students have reported using nicotine pouches this year. CU physician Gina Kruse explains why that’s concerning.
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Tobacco Sponsorship of F1 Could Put Children on a Fast Track to Addiction
STOP: Millions of children are now exposed to e-cigarette and nicotine pouch branding via F1 Kids. Cigarette branding returns through expanded use of historic race footage.
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I Got Addicted to Vaping at 14. Your Kid May Be Too.
US News: The tobacco industry is targeting kids to make us addicts. The government needs to fight back with tougher regulations and penalties.
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Fayetteville passes ordinance restricting where hemp and tobacco shops can be built
CBS 17: The City of Fayetteville on Monday passed an ordinance that would place restrictions on hemp and tobacco shops.
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Tobacco Free coordinator says teen smoking is still a problem following CDC report
KNOP News 2: Teen smoking and other tobacco usage in 2024 has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, according to the CDC. Tobacco Free Lincoln County Coalition Coordinator Ted Pucylowski said that even though this news should be celebrated, there are other addictive substances that have increased in usage.
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