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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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City Smoke Shop. Massachusetts legislators plan to file a new bill that would introduce a birthdate cutoff for the purchase of nicotine and tobacco products. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Massachusetts lawmakers propose Nicotine-Free Generation bill to phase out tobacco sales

Liam Dunne December 4, 2024
State Sen. Jason Lewis and State Reps. Tommy Vitolo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian plan to file a Nicotine-Free Generation bill during the 2025-26 legislative session, aiming to gradually phase out the legal sale of nicotine and tobacco products in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts State House.

Massachusetts to receive $41 million in multi-state settlement with Juul

Braedon Blumfield April 20, 2023
Massachusetts is set to receive $41 million after a multi-state lawsuit found e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. liable for their role in promoting nicotine products to youths.
An e-cigarette industry group’s lawsuit against the Massachusetts vape ban was rejected by a federal judge on Friday. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

Judge denies initial attempt to halt Massachusetts’ vaping ban

Vanessa Kjeldsen October 8, 2019
The judge refused to grant a temporary hold on the ban. However, a lawsuit against the ban is scheduled for Oct. 15.
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