tobacco
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PublishedNovember 17, 2024
Dairy task force recommends boosting subsidy to preserve Maine farms
A draft report calls for additional taxes on gambling, cannabis or cigarettes to help stabilize funding for the subsidy program that protects Maine's struggling dairy farms.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2024
Wicked good: How ‘sin taxes’ are contributing to Maine’s healthy budget outlook
Revenue from levies on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and gambling have risen sharply in the last five years, and now account for $353 million a year – 7% of the state's $5.1 billion annual budget.
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
Senate moves to exempt sole store targeted by bill to ban tobacco sales near schools
A Senate version of a bill to ban tobacco sales within 300 feet of a school would allow existing, licensed stores to keep tobacco sales.
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PublishedApril 10, 2024
Maine bill limiting tobacco sales would impact just 1 store
The House approved a bill Tuesday that would ban the sale of tobacco products within 300 feet of schools. But it would impact only 1 store in the state – and it's in Portland's West End.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Maine businesses form group to lobby for statewide ban on flavored tobacco
The coalition – called Tobacco Free Maine Works – is an offshoot of the Flavors Hook Kids Maine lobbying effort to ban flavored tobacco products.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
South Portland to ban sale of flavored tobacco products
On Tuesday night, the city council voted 5-2 to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in South Portland.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2022
South Portland rally planned against flavored tobacco products
Opponents say flavored tobacco products are marketed to kids, hooking them on harmful and addictive substances.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
South Portland City Council considers flavored tobacco ban
The council held a workshop to discuss a drafted ordinance.
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PublishedMay 2, 2022
Maine Voices: Maine has a lung issue. A Trek Across Maine will help.
The Trek’s overall goal is to raise $1 million, and more participants are needed to achieve it.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Lawmakers shield state tobacco fund, but expand its mission
A bill approved by the House and Senate would create a board of trustees to oversee the state's tobacco settlement money, while also broadening the trust's mission from tobacco prevention to public health.
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