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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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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.7.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 7, 2019. Anti-harm reduction laws in Hawaii, Oklahoma, Indiana and Colorado. COLORADO: (HEADS UP!) Bill HB 19-1033 passes in House, allowing municipalities to increase tax on #vaping products, which would also reduce affordability for adults, … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.6.2019

Ashland Bans Menthol and Mint Tobacco and E-Cigarettes ILLINOIS: (HEADS UP!) @GovPritzker says he will sign law denying adult #smokers and #vapers 18-20 access to much safer alternative #vaping products. https://bit.ly/2BpRgwO UTAH: (HEADS UP!) State Rep. Paul Ray introduced HB … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.5.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 5, 2019. Anti-harm reduction laws in Connecticut, New Mexico, Illinois and Virginia. GENEVA, ILLINOIS: (HEADS UP!) City officials considering ordinance that would deny adult #smokers and #vapers 18-20 access to much safer alternative #vaping products. … Continue reading

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Heads Up – News – Updates 2.4.2019

Tobacco harm reduction news for February 4, 2019. Anti-harm reduction laws in New Hampshire, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Colorado, Hawaii, Ohio; US troops embrace vaping, Minnesota doesn’t see youth “vaping gateway,” headlines on youth vaping study mislead public…. IN THE … Continue reading

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