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A bill restoring counties’ regulation of tobacco products may die in state House

A measure that would restore the counties’ power to regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products and e-cigarettes appears to be stalled in the House Finance Committee, and it may die there Wednesday if no action is taken.

Gov. Green signs legislation to address youth vaping in Hawai’i

Gov. Green has signed Senate Bill 975 to combat the rise of youth vaping and establish regulations on tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices.

Hawaiʻi DOH Launches 2 new campaigns to combat tobacco addiction

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health introduces two impactful campaigns, “Escape The Vape – Weaker Inside” and “Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline – Your Quit Smoking Sponsor,” to combat tobacco addiction among adults and youth.

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.

Kīhei Charter School takes innovative steps to snuff out vaping on campus

Hawaiʻi leads national averages for vaping in both middle and high school students, the school said. Almost one in three high school students in Hawaiʻi regularly vape.

Bill to ban flavored vaping products passes legislature, sent to governor for signature

A bill to ban the sale of flavored vaping products has passed both chambers of the Legislature and now moves to Governor David Ige’s desk for his signature.