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Youth advocates rally to ‘take down tobacco’ and end youth vaping epidemic
The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Youth Council is supporting several bills that they say would help end the youth vaping epidemic and reduce the toll of tobacco in Hawai‘i. Among these bills is HB 551, which would end the sale of flavored tobacco.
DOH launches campaign saying tobacco industry targeted marketing tactics in Hawaiʻi
According to the DOH, the tobacco industry spends an estimated $26 million on marketing in Hawai‘i each year; more than triple the amount the state spends on tobacco prevention and control programs.
Ige Vetoes Bill Repealing Tobacco Prevention Funds
Governor Ige yesterday vetoed HB1296, a bill that would have repealed the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund (Trust Fund) to fill budget shortfalls. The bill was sent back to the house — along with his 26 vetoes announced yesterday — citing the state’s improved financial situation.
Breathe Aloha Mural Tour to Kick-Off on Maui
A large-scale statewide mural campaign aimed at educating Hawaiʻi’s youth of the negative impact of vaping and e-cigarette smoking kicks off this week on Maui.
$200 Fine for “Smoke-Free Vehicles” Violators
Officers from the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division are joining the Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth in their “Smoke-Free Ride when Keiki Inside” campaign.
New Law Bans Smoking in Cars with Minors Present
A new law will make it illegal for adults to smoke in a vehicle when a minor is present. The new law brings Maui County in line with similar legislation…
Maui Committee to Hear Bill: No Smoking in Cars with Kids Present
Under PEA-41, individuals would be prohibited from smoking in vehicles when persons under the age of 18 are present.
Hawaiʻi Kids Urge Lawmakers to Increase Tobacco Purchase Age
Youth with the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaiʻi in Honolulu participated in the event by visiting the State Capitol to educate legislators and empower their peers to advocate for bills to raise the tobacco age of sale in the state to 21.
