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Alcohol & Tobacco
March 12, 2020
Research & Commentary: Florida Flavor Ban Would Not Curb Youth Vaping Use, Will Hurt Businesses
A proposed bill in the Florida Legislature would ban the sale of flavored nicotine products and have substantial effects on the Sunshine State's economy.
Alcohol & Tobacco
March 4, 2020
Research & Commentary: Virginia Should Not Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products or Levy New Taxes on Tobacco Harm Reduction Products
Proposal would increase cigarette taxes to $0.60 per pack, double the other tobacco products tax, and create a new tax on liquid nicotine at $0.066 per milliliter.
Alcohol & Tobacco
March 3, 2020
Research & Commentary: Flavor Ban Is Wrong Policy to Reduce Hawaiian Youth E-Cigarette Use
In 2017, only only 3.5 percent of Hawaiian high school students reported using e-cigarettes daily and only 1.2 percent reported smoking combustible cigarettes daily.
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Alcohol & Tobacco
February 26, 2020
Research & Commentary: Colorado Flavor Ban Disregards Tobacco Harm Reduction, Won’t Reduce Youth E-Cigarette Use
Colorado proposal would ban the sales of all flavored tobacco products, including cigars, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes.
Alcohol & Tobacco
February 20, 2020
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Flavor Ban Will Vaporize Harm Reduction, Won’t Impact Youth Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use
In 2019, only 77.6 percent and 64.8 percent of 9th and 11th grade students, respectively, reported having never used an e-cigarette or vaping device.
Alcohol & Tobacco
February 13, 2020
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Should Not Rely on Vaping Bills for Funding Woes
Proposed legislation would define and license "enhanced vapor products," as well as apply the state's tobacco tax to vaping products.

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Alcohol & Tobacco
March 12, 2020
Research & Commentary: Florida Flavor Ban Would Not Curb Youth Vaping Use, Will Hurt Businesses
By Lindsey Stroud, Heartland Staff
A proposed bill in the Florida Legislature would ban the sale of flavored nicotine products and have substantial effects on the Sunshine State's economy.
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March 4, 2020
Research & Commentary: Virginia Should Not Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products or Levy New Taxes on Tobacco Harm Reduction Products
By Lindsey Stroud
Proposal would increase cigarette taxes to $0.60 per pack, double the other tobacco products tax, and create a new tax on liquid nicotine at $0.066 per milliliter.
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March 3, 2020
Research & Commentary: Flavor Ban Is Wrong Policy to Reduce Hawaiian Youth E-Cigarette Use
By Lindsey Stroud
In 2017, only only 3.5 percent of Hawaiian high school students reported using e-cigarettes daily and only 1.2 percent reported smoking combustible cigarettes daily.
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February 26, 2020
Research & Commentary: Colorado Flavor Ban Disregards Tobacco Harm Reduction, Won’t Reduce Youth E-Cigarette Use
By Lindsey Stroud
Colorado proposal would ban the sales of all flavored tobacco products, including cigars, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes.
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February 20, 2020
Research & Commentary: Minnesota Flavor Ban Will Vaporize Harm Reduction, Won’t Impact Youth Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use
By Lindsey Stroud
In 2019, only 77.6 percent and 64.8 percent of 9th and 11th grade students, respectively, reported having never used an e-cigarette or vaping device.
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February 13, 2020
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Should Not Rely on Vaping Bills for Funding Woes
By Lindsey Stroud
Proposed legislation would define and license "enhanced vapor products," as well as apply the state's tobacco tax to vaping products.
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February 10, 2020
Research & Commentary: Flavors Are Not Reason Vermont Youth Use E-Cigarettes
By Lindsey Stroud
In 2019, only 10 percent of Vermont high school students that were current e-cigarette users, cited flavors as a primary reason for e-cigarette use.
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February 3, 2020
Research & Commentary: Oregon Flavor Ban Would Vaporize Tobacco Harm Reduction
By Lindsey Stroud
Proposed legislation would snuff out a $215 million industry, yet, in 2019, 78.6 percent of Oregon 11th graders reported not using a vapor product in the 30 days prior.
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February 1, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: State Profiles
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in the United States.
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January 27, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: North Dakota
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in North Dakota, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 27, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Wyoming
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Wyoming, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 27, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Utah
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Utah, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 27, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Oklahoma
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Oklahoma, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 27, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Texas
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Texas, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 27, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: North Carolina
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in North Carolina, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs
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January 24, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Menthol Bans
By Lindsey Stroud
A menthol ban would eliminate more than $130 billion in revenue over next 10 years.
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January 24, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Flavor Bans
By Lindsey Stroud
In an analysis of five states, only 15.6 percent of high school students cited using e-cigarettes because of flavors, compared to a survey of 70,000 American adult vapors, in which 83.2 percent and 72.3 percent reported vaping fruit and dessert flavors.
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January 23, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Nevada
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Nevada, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 23, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Connecticut
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Connecticut, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 22, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Arkansas
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Arkansas, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 22, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Louisiana
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Louisiana, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: South Dakota
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in South Dakota, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: New Mexico
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in New Mexico, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Washington
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Washington, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Tennessee
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Tennessee, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Kansas
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Kansas, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Alaska
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Alaska, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Minnesota
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Minnesota, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Oregon
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Oregon, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 16, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: South Carolina
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in South Carolina, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs
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January 15, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Delaware
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Delaware, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 15, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Hawaii
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Hawaii, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 15, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Georgia
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Georgia, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 15, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Iowa
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Iowa, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 14, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Montana
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Montana, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 14, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Idaho
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Idaho, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 14, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Arizona
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Arizona, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 14, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Florida
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Florida, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 13, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Virginia
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Virginia, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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January 13, 2020
Policy Tip Sheet: Tobacco Harm Reduction 101: Michigan
By Lindsey Stroud
Analysis of the vaping industry in Michigan, including economic data, state health department findings on vaping-related lung illnesses, youth e-cigarette use, tobacco retail compliance checks, and state funding dedicated to tobacco control programs.
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