Washington Lawmakers to Introduce Flavored Tobacco Ban in Upcoming Session
Kristine Reeves, a Seattle-area legislator, announced plans to introduce a bill that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products. While the ban is centered around menthol products, it will apply to all flavored tobacco vaping products.
Weekly News (May 15, 2023)
A look back at the previous week’s headlines, reviews and more.
Washington’s Tobacco Purchasing Age is Now 21
As the clock struck midnight and revelers rang in the new year, the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Washington increased from 18 to…
Skagit County, Wash. Bans Smoking in Public Spaces
This week, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners took a major step to limit exposure to secondhand smoke by unanimously passing a ban on smoking…
Washington’s Governor to Sign Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Friday
You will soon have to be at least 21-years-old to purchase tobacco products on the entire West Coast of the continental United States, as Jay…
Washington Senate Passes Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase, Sends to Governor (Update)
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that seeks to make the minimum age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes 21-years-old, joining the House in…
Washington House Passes Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
The Washington state House of Representatives has approved its version of a bill that will increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18…
Washington State Attorney General to Seek Tobacco Purchase Age Increase
As the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s the mantra of Washington state’s Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, when it…
Weekly News (Nov. 26, 2018)
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Walla Walla, Wash. Bans Smoking in Parks
Walla Walla is likely best known for its place in the heart of Washington state’s wine country, but it recently garnered attention for a piece…
Thurston County, Wash. Bans Smoking in Parks
On Thursday, the Board of Commissioners in Thurston County, Wash. passed a proposed smoking, tobacco and vaping ban for the county’s parks, preserves and trails….
