The Department of Public Health is investigating whether vaping is linked to the illnesses of two Connecticut residents hospitalized with respiratory issues.
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Lamont signs bill upping tobacco purchase age to 21
Starting in October, Connecticut residents must be 21 to purchase tobacco or vaping products.
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Tobacco 21 wins passage in Senate, heads to governor for signing
The Senate voted Friday to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The bill now heads to Gov. Ned Lamont, who has pledged to sign the measure.
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Lawmakers seek to curb youth access to e-cigarettes, tobacco
An e-cigarette. Connecticut lawmakers are sounding the alarm on teen vaping and tobacco use with a wave of legislation that would impose further restrictions on the products and attempt to curb youth access as states across the country are taking up similar measures. Bills introduced from both sides of the aisle or with bipartisan support […]
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State reports the number of students sanctioned for vaping is way up
While suspensions and expulsions in Connecticut schools are on the decline, the incidence of such disciplinary action in connection with vaping is increasing.
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House says ‘no smoking’ means e-cigs, too
“No smoking” signs would apply to the use of electronic cigarettes under legislation passed Thursday night by the state House of Representatives and sent to the Senate.