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By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026- Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday she was introducing legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, institute a new tax on consumable hemp and vape products, in addition to other measures that she said will encourage healthier behaviors in Iowa. The governor spoke about... View Article

By Abdirahman Khalif, The Eastleigh Voice January 12, 2026- Somalia’s lower parliamentary chamber has approved a national tobacco control framework in a move aimed at reducing tobacco use and tackling a growing public health concern. The House of the People passed the legislation on Monday with 139 votes in favor, three abstentions, and no votes... View Article

By Paula Wethington, CBS News October 22, 2025- Smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches, are now prohibited in all professional sports stadiums in the City of Detroit. With this step, Comerica Park becomes the 18th Major League Baseball stadium to become completely tobacco-free, the announcement said. The Detroit City Council approved the ordinance during its meeting... View Article

By Ramy Inocencio, CBS News July 1, 2025- The iconic image of a smoking Parisian is becoming a thing of the past as France has banned smoking in most public areas. France’s new law dictates that tobacco must disappear where there are children, and parents, as well as the majority of the country, agree. Those... View Article