Less than half of young people aware of connection between vaping and COVID-19 risk

With most young people unaware that e-cigarette use could significantly increase their risk of testing positive for COVID-19, truth^® is working to change misperceptions and help youth stay healthy with Vaping vs. Immune Systems with Dr. Rutland.

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Apply to the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program for HBCUs and PBIs

The tobacco industry has a long and well-documented history of targeting the Black community. As part of our continued commitment to addressing tobacco as a social justice issue, our Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program is launching grants for Historically Black Colleges/Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions. Applications are now open.

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This week in tobacco policy news

California – Gov. Newsom signed into law a bill which prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco products, except hookah, premium cigars and pipe tobacco.
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New Hope, Minnesota – The city council passed an ordinance that prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, except mint, menthol and wintergreen flavored products (adult-only tobacco stores are exempt) and caps the number of tobacco licenses at the current number of licenses, among other provisions.
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New Jersey – Gov. Murphy announced a budget package that includes a $1.65 increase for the cigarette tax.
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