Tobacco use in the Native American/Alaskan Native community

This week marks the start of Native American Heritage Month. Learn how commercial tobacco use affects the Native American/Alaskan Native community and how the industry has targeted the community to promote its products.

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The connection between COPD and smoking

The EX Program shares top facts about the connection between COPD and smoking, along with next steps employers can take to support their employees.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Washington County, Oregon – A revised ordinance that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco, synthetic nicotine, and vaping products with no retail exemptions passed this week. Ordinance 878 also bans the use of coupons to purchase tobacco and vaping products.
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Bangor, Maine – Bangor City Council passed an ordinance banning the sale, display, marketing, and advertising of flavored tobacco products (including flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, and flavored cigars) by a 7-1 vote. The ban, which takes effect June 1, 2022, applies to all retailers in Bangor but does not restrict the use of flavored tobacco.
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Washington County, New York – A new policy prohibiting any and all smoking on Washington County property went into effect on Monday. The policy includes any and all county offices and municipal buildings as well as any drivers or passengers in county-owned vehicles.
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