Richfield Bans Flavors, Caps Licenses at Four
On August 8, 2023, the Richfield City Council voted 3-0 to pass an ordinance that prohibits the sale of all flavored commercial tobacco...
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Aug 1, 20222 min read
National Conference on Tobacco or Health – NCTOH
During the last week of June 2022, twelve ANSR staff, interns, and partners traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to share and learn at the...
Jul 5, 20225 min read
ANSR Submits Public Comment on the FDA’s Proposal to Prohibit Menthol as a Characterizing Flavor
July 1, 2022 Commissioner Robert M. Califf M.D. c/o Division of Dockets Management HFA-305 Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers...
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Tobacco retailer assessment in Saint Paul indicates early success; Little Canada caps tobacco licenses
Saint Paul’s new commercial tobacco ordinance prohibits the redemption of coupons that make products like this accessible to youth by...
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Saint Paul passes most comprehensive commercial tobacco ordinance in the United States
SAINT PAUL (11/4/21) – On Wednesday, November 3, the Saint Paul City Council voted unanimously to prohibit the use of coupons and price...
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Columbia Heights restricts sale of all flavored tobacco products, removes penalties on youth
City is 23rd Minnesota community to restrict sales of products Columbia Heights, Minn. (10/12/2021) – The Columbia Heights City Council...
May 18, 20213 min read
Shoreview includes menthol in flavor restrictions
One of the first cities in the Twin Cities to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products, Shoreview strengthened that policy on May...
Apr 29, 20212 min read
FDA Moves to End the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
Removing menthol cigarettes from the marketplace will improve health disparities; local action and statewide funding still crucial Saint...
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Bloomington prohibits all flavored tobacco sales
Bloomington, Minn. – Always a state-wide leader in protecting youth and residents from the harms of tobacco, Bloomington City Council...
Feb 9, 20213 min read
Roseville restricts sale of all flavored tobacco products
The Roseville City Council took a big step in protecting youth and vulnerable populations from the targeting of the tobacco industry on...
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