Our Organization
The mission of Tobacco Free North Dakota is to improve and protect the public health of all North Dakotans by reducing the serious health and economic consequences of tobacco use, the state's number one cause of preventable disease and death.
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Partners
With reductions in funding and the closure of BreatheND (with the repeal of 2008’s Measure 3), the support of our Partners and Members is crucial for us to be able to continue our fight for North Dakota’s first tobacco free generation!
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Coalition
Tobacco Free North Dakota is focused on building partnerships with individuals who and organizations which support tobacco prevention efforts and policy changes that protect the public from the dangers of tobacco use.
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R.I. Governor Chafee vetoes e-cigarette ban for those under 18
BY PHILIP MARCELO, KATHERINE GREGG AND RANDAL EDGAR PROVIDENCE — Governor Chafee has vetoed legislation prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 from purchasing e-cigarettes and other “vapor products” that heat liquid nicotine into a smokable vapor. The American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, and other health advocacy groups, had […]
Are e-cigarettes healthier?
By Joe Callahan John Sweet once smoked two packs of cigarettes per day until a chance visit to a Clearwater flea market in early May led him to the latest nicotine alternative. For $50 he purchased a battery-powered electronic cigarette — a device that comes in many shapes and sizes and in different price ranges. With […]
Tobacco tax: Myth vs. facts
To the editor: We were disappointed to read the opinions expressed in the July 6 editorial. We would like to provide your readers with accurate information based on fact (references readily available). The following points address several myths presented by Mr. Peterson: Myth: The new tobacco tax will help pay for the Vikings Stadium. Fact: […]
Higher cigarette prices do save lives
These findings are a result of a World Health Organization (WHO) study of 41 countries where smoking policies have been in place since 2007. From their MPOWER model – which stands for Monitoring tobacco use and prevention policies, Protecting people from tobacco smoke, Offering help to quit tobacco use,Warning people about the dangers of tobacco, Enforcing bans on tobacco advertising, and Raising […]
E-cigarette regulation and taxes once again on the front burner at the Capitol
By WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer OKLAHOMA CITY – Three lawmakers are renewing the fight over an issue that lit up the state House last year – electronic cigarettes. Last week, Speaker of the House T.W. Shannon approved so-called “e-cigarette” study proposals by Speaker Pro Tem Mike Jackson, Rep. Mike Turner and Rep. David Derby. […]