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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Public hearing scheduled on proposed e-cigarette ban
By LeAnn Eckroth, Bismarck Tribune BISMARCK, N.D. –A Feb. 11 public hearing is scheduled on a proposed Bismarck ordinance that bans selling e-cigarettes to minors. The Bismarck City Commission set the hearing date Tuesday. Under the ordinance, those providing or selling e-cigarettes to people under age 18 could be fined up to $500. Minors found possessing […]
Lawmakers look again at possible tobacco tax increase
By Shauna Johnson, Metro News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tobacco users may be asked to pay more to fund health programs in the Mountain State. A proposal to add to West Virginia’s tobacco tax is again being taken up at the State House. Del. Don Perdue (D-Wayne, 19) has introduced a bill that would raise the state tax […]
Colorado lawmakers look to outlaw tobacco use for those under 21
By Lynn Bartels The Denver Post A bill that would raise the age for buying cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21 is intended to try to keep young kids from picking up the habit. The bipartisan measure, from two Democrats in the House and two in the Senate, could be introduced as […]
Bismarck mulls age limits on e-cigarette users
By LeAnn Eckroth, Bismarck Tribune BISMARCK, N.D. —The Bismarck City Commission might crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors under age 18. Minors found having or using the products also would be fined under the proposed ordinance. Commissioners will review the first reading of the proposal today for a possible February hearing, City Attorney […]
E-Cigarette Makers Give Public the Finger
Rob Waters, Contributor, Forbes With Sarah Mittermaier and Lily Swartz In 1964, smoking was everywhere: on television, on airplanes, in workplaces and movie theatres, college campuses, doctors’ offices, restaurants and bars. In the 50 years since the first Surgeon General’s report on smoking and health was released, smoking has gradually faded to the margins of […]