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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.25.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 25, 2019. Anti-harm reduction laws in Ohio, Connecticut, Minnesota, Florida and New Hampshire. Graph & commentary: Did Vaping Stop the Downward Trend in Adolescent Smoking? IN THE NEWS: FDA/CDC/SG blame #vaping for youth #tobacco use … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.22.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 22, 2019. Call to Action in Washington. Anti-harm reduction laws in Vermont, Minnesota, Virginia, Nebraska, Indiana and Maryland. Commentary: Did Twitter Punish Criticism of Government Propaganda About Smokeless Tobacco? WASHINGTON: (CALL TO ACTION!) HB 1873, … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.21.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 21, 2019. Urgent Call to Action in New Mexico. Anti-harm reduction laws in Idaho, Utah, Illinois and Connecticut. NEW MEXICO: (URGENT CALL TO ACTION!) Three bills that would restrict access to and awareness of low-risk alternatives … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.20.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 20, 2019. Anti-harm reduction laws in Arkansas, Texas, Washington, Maine and Illinois. ARKANSAS: (HEADS UP!) Law would deny early ADULT #smokers & #vapers access to much safer alternative #vaping & #smokefree products w/unusual focus on … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.19.2019

ARKANSAS: (URGENT CALL TO ACTION!) There is a HEARING TOMORROW (2.20.19) for SB 347, which would impose a 16% wholesale tax on vapor products. (HEADS UP!) Lobbying effort is also underway to raise the proposed tax to 7.5¢/mL! AR – Stop … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.18.2019

2018 In Review: Thank You To Our Supporters! As 2019 came roaring in with the introduction of more than 175 bills in state legislatures, we’re reaching out to let our members know how grateful we are for your support of … Continue reading

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2018 In Review: Thank You To Our Supporters!

As 2019 came roaring in with the introduction of more than 175 bills in state legislatures, we’re reaching out to let our members know how grateful we are for your support of CASAA in 2018! Because of generous folks like … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.9.19 – 2.15.2019

WEST VIRGINIA: (HEADS UP!) Committee passes bill that would deny adult #smoker and #vapers 18-20 access to much safer alternative #vaping products to “protect youth,” but they admit “our 18- to 21-year-olds actually purchase a small amount of tobacco.” Senate bill … Continue reading

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CASAA Speaks in Support of Modified Risk Tobacco Products at FDA

On February 6-7, 2019, the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) met to consider Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) applications submitted by Swedish Match and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. Why is this important? By way of background, federal law prohibits … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.8.2019

WYOMING: (HEADS UP!) House Bill 282, first killed on Thursday then quickly revised and approved, will regulate #vaping products the same as #tobacco. On plus side, sin tax has been removed, subjecting #vaping products only to regular sales tax. Wyoming House … Continue reading

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