Voter guide to Proposition 31, flavored tobacco ban, on the 2022 California midterm ballot
2 years, 3 months ago

Voter guide to Proposition 31, flavored tobacco ban, on the 2022 California midterm ballot

LA Times  

While considering the ban, state legislators cited a 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study that found that 67% of high school students and 49% of middle school students who used tobacco products in the prior 30 days reported using a flavored tobacco product during that time. Lindsey Freitas-Norman, advocacy director for the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, said passing Proposition 31 is critical to stopping the sale of products she describes as the industry’s way “to hook a new generation.” “These youth are drawn in by the flavors but hooked by the nicotine,” Freitas-Norman said. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Philip Morris USA are supporting the campaign against Proposition 31, and the California Republican Party endorsed a “no” vote against the initiative. Beth Miller, a spokesperson for the “no” campaign, called Proposition 31 a “sweeping ban” on products that are already heavily regulated.

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CNN  

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Associated Press  

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California banned the sales of flavored tobacco products, but researchers say online sales have boomed

LA Times  

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California bill targeting ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, other snacks passes first hurdle

LA Times  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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California voters approve ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
2 years, 2 months ago

California voters approve ban on sale of flavored tobacco products

LA Times  

Supporters of Proposition 31 argued that it would disincentivize tobacco use among kids by eliminating youth-friendly flavors such as bubblegum, cotton candy and cherry. California voters on Tuesday passed a ballot measure to uphold a 2020 law that banned the sale of most flavored tobacco products, giving anti-tobacco advocates an expected victory in a multiyear fight against the industry to …

Proposition 31 will let voters decide whether they want to ban flavored tobacco products
2 years, 3 months ago

Proposition 31 will let voters decide whether they want to ban flavored tobacco products

LA Times  

Solana Beach became the latest California city to crack down on flavored tobacco. Lindsey Freitas, advocacy director for the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, said passing Proposition 31 is critical to stopping the sale of products she describes as the industry’s way “to hook a new generation.” “These youth are drawn in by the flavors but hooked by the nicotine,” …

Endorsement: Flavored tobacco products kill. Vote yes on Proposition 31
2 years, 3 months ago

Endorsement: Flavored tobacco products kill. Vote yes on Proposition 31

LA Times  

In 2020, the California Legislature approved a ban on sales of most flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. Studies have shown year after year that the vast majority of tobacco users under 18 first tried flavored tobacco products. It’s also why dozens of cities, including San Francisco and San Jose, have enacted bans on flavored tobacco; Los Angeles’ ban is …

L.A. Times electoral endorsements for November 2022
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L.A. Times electoral endorsements for November 2022

LA Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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California’s ban on flavored tobacco sales blocked as referendum qualifies for ballot

LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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Salon  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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CNN  

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CNN  

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CNN  

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6 years, 7 months ago

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CNN  

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