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Commentary: The FDA Must Partner with State AGs to Crack Down on Illegal Vapes and Keep Kids Safe

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 Admin

Millions of kids and teens in America are falling victim to an insidious campaign to get them hooked on illegal, disposable vapes that are made in China and intentionally marketed in youth-enticing flavors.

Minnesota Sees ‘Return’ of Vaping-Related Lung Injuries

July 28, 2020July 27, 2020 The Associated Press

Minnesota health officials warned Friday of a possible resurgence of lung injuries related to vaping, saying they’ve had 11 reported cases in the past two months.

The state Health Department asked medical providers to watch for additional cases. Officials also said the coronavirus has made it more difficult to identify vaping-related cases because the symptoms can be similar. All 11 cases — with a median age of 18 — required hospitalization and some needed ventilators.

Angie Craig Calls for Ban on All Vaping Flavors

February 10, 2020February 11, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-02) recently sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging her to “immediately consider” the Reversing Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act, a bill that would ban all vaping flavors.

State Senator Accuses DFL of Sending ‘Mixed Messages’ on Weed and Vaping

February 10, 2020February 11, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

A Minnesota Republican thinks his Democratic colleagues are sending “mixed messages” to Minnesotans on the impact of substance use.

Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against JUUL for ‘Youth-Oriented Marketing’

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Attorney General Keith Ellison and Gov. Tim Walz announced during a joint press conference Wednesday that Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against JUUL Labs, the vaping giant that controls an estimated 75 percent of the e-cigarette market.

Minnesota Department of Health Confirms Role of Vitamin E Acetate in Vaping Injuries

November 30, 2019November 29, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released findings this week providing “direct evidence” that vitamin E acetate found in illicit THC products is playing a significant role in the outbreak of vaping injuries.

House DFL Wants to Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products, Ban All Flavored Products, Prohibit Online Sales and Raise Purchasing Age to 21

October 29, 2019October 28, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

The Minnesota House DFL Caucus accused JUUL and other e-cigarette companies of targeting kids and communities of color at a Monday press conference where a number of new policy initiatives were announced, including a proposal to raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21.

Walz Administration Attacks JUUL and ‘Big Tobacco’ for Deceptive Marketing Strategies at High School Event

October 23, 2019October 22, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that JUUL’s marketing strategy as a “safe alternative” to cigarettes “couldn’t be further from the truth” during a listening session on vaping at Hopkins High School.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Calls for Raising Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21

April 19, 2019April 18, 2019 Minnesota Sun Staff

U.S. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products, including vaping devices, to 21 from 18 to curb their “epidemic” use among teens. McConnell said the bill would be introduced in May. Shares of Marlboro maker…