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Wisconsin Receives Mostly Failing Grades for Policies to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use

January 27, 2023

By Karen Stokes The 2023 released “State of Tobacco Control” evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use and recommends proven-effective tobacco control laws and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: American Lung Association, Karen Stokes, Tobacco Prevention

Parents, heads up. Nicotine makes teen stress worse.

December 30, 2022

Trying to use nicotine to deal with stress can trap teens in a dangerous loop. Learn more at tobaccoischanging.com … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Tobacco Is Changing, Tobacco Prevention

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Black Health: Going Up In Smoke

May 13, 2022

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor I grew up in a period when smoking was cool and common. Cigarettes were accessible and encouraged. Models were often depicted with the thin … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor, Tobacco Companies, Tobacco Prevention

No Menthol Sunday Kickoff: Panel Discusses Effects of Menthol Cigarettes on the Black Community

April 30, 2022

By Karen Stokes On Friday, April 22, 2022, Attorney Sharon Eubanks, Carol McGruder, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) and Mark Meaney, the Deputy … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Carol McGruder, Karen Stokes, Mark Meaney, No Menthol Sunday, Sharon Eubanks, Tobacco Prevention

No Menthol Sunday: Shyquetta McElroy Talks Smoking, Quitting and Poetry

May 15, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The first time Shyquetta McElroy puffed on a cigarette, she was 12 and had just lit it for her mom. She did not like it, but nearly a decade later, she tried again. For 11 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Quitting Smoking, Shyquetta McElroy, Tobacco Prevention

Stopping a Lifetime of Tobacco Addiction Starts at The Counter

May 8, 2021

Because every illegal tobacco sale we stop helps create a healthier Milwaukee for everyone. Most tobacco users get started before they turn 21, the age requirement for legal tobacco purchases. That's … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Tobacco Prevention, Tobacco Sales To Minors

Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council joins Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin

April 17, 2021

Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, April 16, 2021, Carol McGruder, a national leader in tobacco-prevention efforts and co-chair of an organization that filed a complaint against the FDA for not taking action … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: No Menthol Sunday, Tobacco Prevention

No Menthol Sunday Goes Virtual for 2020

May 23, 2020

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz La’Ketta Caldwell knew she had to be a part of No Menthol Sunday. As a youth development professional and an artist, Caldwell viewed the opportunity as a chance to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Mona Stark, No Menthol Sunday, Tobacco Prevention, Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network

Sunday May 17, 2020 declared “No Menthol Sunday” throughout the State of Wisconsin

May 15, 2020

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett also issues proclamation for the City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI – On Sunday, city and faith leaders, health advocates, retailers and others will celebrate “No Menthol … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: No Menthol Sunday, Tobacco Prevention, Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Despite New Law Raising Purchase Age to 21, Tobacco Will Still Disproportionately Hurt The Poor

February 8, 2020

By Lula Chambers Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention & Poverty Network Member We’ve all seen the news. The federal minimum age to purchase tobacco is now 21, a change that was spurred by a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Lula Chambers, Tobacco Prevention

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