Tobacco harm reduction–not prohibition–is the path forward for Maine
Last month, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is developing “product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors (other […]
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Testimony to Oppose LD 1693
Testimony in Opposition to LD 1693, “An Act To Advance Health Equity, Improve the Well-being of All Maine People and Create a Health Trust” Senator Claxton, Representative Meyer, and the […]
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What would banning flavored tobacco products mean for Maine’s budget?
This week, the anti-tobacco organization “Flavors Hook Kids” held an online news conference for Maine media. During the event, leaders decried the availability of flavored cigarettes and other tobacco products, […]
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Hundreds of laws take effect today. Here’s some of the good, the bad and the ugly.
The Constitution of Maine explicitly states all bills passed by the legislature become law 90 days after adjournment. That means all non-emergency bills passed in the First Regular Session will […]
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