Jim McDonald
Smokers created vaping without any help from the tobacco industry or anti-smoking crusaders, and vapers have the right to keep innovating to help themselves. My goal is to provide clear, honest information about the challenges vaping faces from lawmakers, regulators, and brokers of disinformation. I recently joined the CASAA board, but my opinions aren’t necessarily CASAA’s, and vice versa. You can find me on Twitter @whycherrywhy
Germany will begin taxing vaping e-liquids next year, which could have implications for other EU countries.
Juul Labs will pay the state of North Carolina $40 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed the vaping company marketed to minors.
Congressional appropriators have again rejected a White House FDA budget proposal to assess tobacco user fees on vaping manufacturers.
Health Canada has announced a ban of vaping product flavors except tobacco, menthol and mint. The regulations will take effect in six months.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont says he will sign a bill just passed that legalizes recreational marijuana in the state.
The Washington, D.C. Council voted Tuesday to ban sales of flavored vaping and tobacco products. A second vote is required to pass the law.
A violent confrontation between Ocean City, MD police and four young black men began when police noticed them vaping on the city’s boardwalk.
A Mayo Clinic study shows that people who use e-cigarettes are not more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19 than non-vapers.
The Small Business Administration has urged the FDA to pursue a court order allowing unreviewed vaping products to be sold for another year.
The Supreme Court has declined to review a small vaping company's lawsuit challenging the FDA's authority to regulate vaping products.
