Tobacco use in LGBT communities

It’s common for LGBT individuals to experience disparities that stem from social stigma and discriminatory treatment. On top of that, there is a different kind of disparity in the LGBT community that is often overlooked: disproportionately high smoking rates.

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What should a national settlement agreement with JUUL look like?

A report from the Public Health Law Center titled, “Roadmap to a National Settlement Agreement: How the Tobacco MSA Helps Frame a Juul Settlement,” recommends a national settlement agreement with JUUL include a youth prevention campaign.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Connecticut – A flavored tobacco bill was killed in the Senate after it was gutted to apply only to e-cigarettes and included other exemptions.
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Louisiana – Gov. Edwards signed into law a T21 bill and a bill requiring instruction in elementary and secondary schools on the health risks of e-cigarettes.
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Michigan – The House passed HB 4878 which would prohibit the sale of synthetic or tobacco free nicotine products to individuals under the age of 21 years old and require the product packaging to include a disclosure that the product is not regulated or approved by the FDA. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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