Heads Up – News – Updates 10.24.2019

Calls to Action in New York and Illinois. Charlie Baker’s vape ban in Massachusetts hits a snag. Industry sues Rhode Island to stop Gov. Raimondo’s flavor ban. Sweden proves the benefits of tobacco harm reduction.

TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION: Snus has 30+ years of SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE showing no increased risks for any disease (yes, including oral cancer.) Yet, ANTZ have lied about it for years, just as they lie about vaping. The TRUTH counters their “end game” agenda.

Snus Can Save People From Cigarettes. Just Ask Sweden.


NASSAU COUNTY, NY: (CALL TO ACTION!) A proposed local law that would ban the sale of vapor products in flavors other than tobacco, mint, menthol, and “unflavored” is scheduled for a public hearing and likely vote on Monday, Oct 28th @ 1:00 PM!

NY – Nassau County – Stop a Flavor Ban!


ILLINOIS: (CALL TO ACTION!) Bill HB 3883, that would BAN the sale of vapor products in FLAVORS other than tobacco, menthol, or “unflavored,” is scheduled for a hearing on Monday, Oct 28th @ 2:30 PM. See instructions on filling out a hearing witness slip!

IL – Stop a Flavor Ban (HB 3883) – Witness Slips


BREAKING NEWS: (MASSACHUSETTS) Court REJECTS Gov. Baker’s appeal of Judge Wilkins’ previous ruling, which reverses the governor’s flavor ban and allows sales to resume on Monday, at least until the governor goes through the proper steps, including holding a public hearing before December 24th.

Judge rejects Gov. Charlie Baker’s appeal over vape sales ban ruling | Boston.com


IN THE NEWS: (RHODE ISLAND) The trade group, Vapor Technology Association, has filed a suit in superior court challenging Gov. Raimondo’s IRRESPONSIBLE & REPREHENSIBLE BAN, which took away the non-tobacco flavors that most ADULTS who vape rely on to avoid relapsing to smoking.

Vaping Organization Files Suit Challenging Flavored E-Cig Ban


If you’re on Facebook, please be sure to join your CASAA state group to help prevent anti-harm reduction laws like these from spreading through your state! Click here to find your state group: CASAA State Facebook Group List

Find your state information here: Find My State Info – CASAA

And don’t forget to officially join CASAA. Membership is FREE. CASAA is made stronger with every voice we can count!

This article was originally published at CASAA
Author: KNoll-Marsh

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