Coverage dated April 24, 2023

Bill proposed to ban sale of flavored tobacco across Maine

Headline from News Center Maine

Maine currently has six communities that have banned the sale of flavored tobacco in some capacity. LD 1215 would ban it statewide.

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News Center Maine
Bill proposed to ban sale of flavored tobacco across Maine (opens News Center Maine)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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Maine currently has six communities that have banned the sale of flavored tobacco in some capacity. LD 1215 would ban it statewide.
Portland Press Herald
Effort to ban flavored tobacco products in Maine builds momentum (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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A bill sponsored by state Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, has key lawmakers among its co-sponsors.
Portland Press Herald
Maine lawmakers to consider statewide ban on flavored tobacco products (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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State Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, is expected to submit a bill this week after South Portland, Portland, Brunswick and Bangor approved city bans.
Bangor Daily News
Maine lawmakers are trying to ban flavored tobacco products again (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Apr 24, 2023
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The last effort narrowly failed after Democrats met a Republican demand to strip the $32 million needed to cover tax revenue that would be lost out of a budget deal.
Bangor Daily News
Maine is heading to another showdown over flavored tobacco ban (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Apr 24, 2023
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Democrats have the power to push through a flavored tobacco ban, but they also must cover a large price tag to replace lost revenue.