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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Grand Forks Park Board still uncertain on tobacco ban
By Charly Haley, Grand Forks Herald After about 15 people stood up simultaneously during a Grand Forks Park Board meeting Tuesday and told the board they support tobacco-free parks, most board members remained uncertain about banning tobacco use. “A general issue is, does the Park Board want to keep in fidelity with its mission to […]
Pro-business lobby speaks out against ND tobacco tax bills
By Nick Smith / Bismarck Tribune BISMARCK – Lawmakers attempting to raise the state’s tax on tobacco products for the first time in more than two decades acknowledge long odds as they face off with business groups that have successfully beaten back previous efforts. One tobacco tax bill has been introduced in each chamber. The […]
Fargo Forum: Trygve Olson Cartoon
http://www.inforum.com/opinion/cartoons/3667507-trygve-olson-cartoon-020115
Valley City considering restrictions on e-cigarette sales; proposal would require licensing
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VALLEY CITY, North Dakota — Officials in Valley City are considering measures that would restrict the sales of e-cigarettes in the city. The Valley City Times-Record reports the ordinances could ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors as well as the self-service sales of e-cigarettes. They would also require local licensing for […]
LETTER: Tobacco tax can help smokers quit
By Rebekah Hartman It’s time for North Dakota to raise the tobacco tax. I know firsthand that raising the price is an effective way to help people quit smoking. I am personally affected by our state’s low rate of tobacco taxes, as my husband is in a constant struggle to battle his addiction to tobacco. […]