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LET'S SAVE BLACK LIVES
In every city, county, state in the country
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California
Campaign
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SB 1230 gives the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration authority to seize flavored tobacco products at retail locations.
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AB 3218 creates an unflavored tobacco list.
Latest Update
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Both bills have passed both chambers are are waiting for signature on the Governor's desk
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Key Contacts
123-456-7890
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Camille Cummings: ccummings@amplify.love
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Y'Lonn Burris: yburris@amplify.love
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Carol McGruder: cmcgruder@usa.net
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Dr. Valerie Yerger: dr.yerger@gmail.com
Colorado
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored tobacco products in the city and county of Denver.
Latest Update
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The law is being challenged by the tobacco industry and is expected to be on the ballot in November of 2025.
Key Contacts
123-456-7890
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Selena Dunham: selenadunham@yahoo.com
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Terri Richardson: ttr761@aol.com
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com

Michigan
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The Keep Michigan Kids Tobacco-Free Alliance is advancing Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention Policies including requiring tobacco retailers to be licensed, just like liquor and marijuna retailers, so the state can effectively enforce laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco to minors, repeal ineffective penalties that punish kids and, instead, hold the companies that profit from tobacco sales accountable, tax e-cigarettes and vaping products just like cigarettes and other tobacco products and invest in proven strategies to reduce youth tobacco use.
Latest Update
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The bill package has yet to be introduced in the new 2025 session.
Key Contacts
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Minou Jones: mjones@umakeitcount.org
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Dr. Brittany Taylor: taylerbr@msu.edu
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com

California
Colorado
Georgia

Georgia
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored tobacco products in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
Latest Update
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Support is currently being assessed.
Key Contacts
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D'Jillisser Kelly: djillisser.kelly@outlook.com
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com
MI

Minnesota
Campaign
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored tobacco products in the state of Minnesota.
Latest Update
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The campaign is launching.
Key Contacts
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LaTrisha Vetaw: latrisha.vetaw@minneapolismn.gov
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Emily Myatt: emily.myatt@cancer.org
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Janelle Waldock: janelle.waldock@bluecrossmn.com
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com
MN
New York
Campaigns
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes in the city of Buffalo.
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes in New York City.
Latest Updates
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Buffalo: There is strong support among the city council to end the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes.
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New York City: A bill has been introduced and the language is currently being updated.
Key Contacts
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Buffalo:
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​Stan Martin: sm@stanmartinconsulting.com
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com
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New York City:
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Robin Vitale: robin.vitale@clark.org
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com
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NY

Ohio
Campaign
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The governor has proposed ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products in his budget.
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored tobacco products is in the works in the city of Cleveland.
Latest Update
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The coalition is working on a strategy to advance both efforts.
Key Contacts
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Stefanie Brown James: stefanie@vestigestrategies.com
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David Margolius: DMargolius@clevelandohio.gov
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Yvonka Hall: neobhc@gmail.com
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com
OH
Oregon
Campaigns
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes in state of Oregon.
Latest Updates
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10 municipalities have passed resolutions of support of ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored tobacco products.
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A bill to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products has been introduced and is advancing.
Key Contacts
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Michael Cox: mikecox43@gmail.com
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Jamie Dunphy: jamie.dunphy@cancer.org
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com

OR

Washington
Campaign
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Ending the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes and all flavored tobacco products in Washington state.
Latest Update
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The bill ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products has passed the House policy committee.
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Hearings have been held in both chambers.
Key Contacts
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Drew Estep: estep.drew@gmail.com
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Shelley Cooper-Ashford: shelley@cschc.org
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Michelle Ozah: mozah@lphi.org
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Elaine Ishihara: elaine@apicat.org
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Phil Gardiner: gmoney.gardiner@gmail.com
WA
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