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June Newsletter
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Dodge County Advocate Circulates Petition and Meets with Rep. Demmer - and He's Only in Fifth Grade! Read the latest news on Tobacco Advertising in Retail Stores, Govenor Signs Act to Protect Youth from New Tobacco Products, South Central College to Go Tobacco Free and Women Still Targets of Tobacco Industry. |
UNFILTERED: a Revealing Look at Today's Tobacco Industry
A brand new report from ClearWay Minnesota exposes the industry’s tactics in Minnesota, the U.S. and worldwide, showing that tobacco use is still very much a part of our culture. The report is available at: www.unfilteredmn.org . (read more)
Minnesota's 2009 Tobacco Report Card
The American Lung Association recently issued its annual report tobacco cards for each state. Grades are assigned for four important categories that all help to reduce tobacco’s harm. Our grades range from "A" to "F"! (read more)
What is the Four Corners Partnership?
The Four Corners Partnership is a coalition of concerned citizens and local organizations coordinated by the Public Health Services in Dodge, Goodhue, Rice and Steele counties. The goal of the Partnership is to reduce the harm caused by tobacco in our four-county region. Funding for this work comes from a grant from ClearWay Minnesota.
What is the ClearWay Minnesota Action Center?
Sign up now for this great new resource that will help to make you a more effective advocate for reducing the harm caused by tobacco. (ClearWay Minnesota)
How much does tobacco really cost?
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Learn more: We All Pay the Price for Tobacco |
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This new report from ClearWay Minnesota is part of a larger campaign to give Minnesotans a fresh perspective on how the industry is targeting its customers today, and to encourage conversations about the persistent dangers of tobacco use. The industry is evolving for the 21st century, with innovative products and marketing strategies designed to seduce new smokers and keep existing smokers hooked. Have you seen tobacco advertising in your community? Be on the lookout for ways the tobacco industry has infiltrated your community, including local events, festivals, convenience stores, youth organizations – the list goes on. Go to www.unfilteredmn.org and use the Guestbook feature to share your stories and upload photos. See what others are finding in their communities. (Look for the photo from Red Wing!) |
Minnesota's Tobacco Report Card from the American Lung Association
| Tobacco Prevention and Control Spending | F
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Cigarette Tax | C
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| Smoke-free Air | A
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Cessation Coverage | B
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Your continued support of Minnesota’s smoke-free law will help us to keep our one “A”! The report card also includes a summary of progress and setbacks during 2009. Please take a look at our Report Card to see what we could be doing better.
Minnesota’s Report Card (2-page Report Card)
State of Tobacco Control 2009: How Does Your State Measure Up?
Governor Signs Act to Protect Youth from New Tobacco Products
On May 11, 2010, Governor Pawlenty signed the Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act of 2010 into law.
Taking effect on August 1, 2010, this law:
- Ensures that the new dissolvable tobacco products that are candy-flavored and resemble mints and breath strips are taxed and regulated as tobacco.
- Requires all tobacco products and tobacco-related devices to be sold behind the counter, reducing youth access.
- Prevents the sale of new tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to youth.
Link to Fact Sheet about the new law with photos of new tobacco products
Leading Minnesota Health Groups Applaud the Signing of Tobacco Bill
Click here to read a statement from Minnesota health organizations concerning the signing of the Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act of 2010.
