State health official disputes vaping industry"s cessation claims
Brad Hutton, deputy commissioner of the Office of Public Health at the state Department of Health, testified at a state Senate hearing on vaping Monday that e-cigarettes are not cessation... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

PBJ Power Breakfast: Cura"s Cameron Forni talks vaping (Video)
As Oregon officials this week considered a ban on vaping, the cannabis industry has come under more scrutiny. The Oregon Health Authority warned residents to avoid the practice altogether after a second person in the state died. Cameron Forni, whose.....»»
State health officials, cannabis regulators reach agreement on sharing vape data
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and the state's Department of Public Health have signed an agreement to share limited information about vaping illnesses after clashing over access to the data. The agreement, signed by representatives from .....»»
Vaping-related illnesses remain mystery to state health officials
State health officials say nearly all New Yorkers won't see health care premium increases through the New Yorkers have until Dec. 15 to enroll for coverage effective Jan. 1, and until Jan. 31 for... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Colorado tightens drilling scrutiny after study predicts new health dangers from oil well emissions
State health officials raise concerns about benzene. Here's why the oil industry is worried......»»
Court puts state’s flavored e-cig ban on hold
A state appeals court on Thursday temporarily blocked New York from enforcing a on sales of flavored e-cigarettes after the vaping industry . The stay comes a day before the state planned to start... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Lawmaker wants Gov. Kate Brown to temporarily ban sale of vaping products
Bend Rep. Cheri Helt called Thursday for Gov. Kate Brown to temporarily ban the sale of vaping products in the state. It’s a move Massachusetts’ governor made this week amid a severe lung illness outbreak that U.S. health officials say is someho.....»»
Marijuana vape sales slow in US amid health scare
Vaping products, one of the fastest-growing segments of the legal cannabis industry, have .....»»
In second round of DSRIP, state looks to better incorporate insurers
Plus: DSRIP 2.0 eyes greater community health focus Providers fared better in surprise-bill disputes last year NY nabs $4.5M in new federal funding for oral health care The law... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Health Department hears dueling testimony on staffing report
The state Department of Health on Friday heard safe-staffing recommendations from industry stakeholders ahead of having to issue its own report by Dec. 31. Leaders from stakeholder groups such as... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Is Altria"s investment in Juul going up in smoke?
Marlboro maker Altria's investment in vaping leader Juul Labs is looking increasingly like a multi-billion dollar mistake. Juul, as well as others in the e-cigarette industry, is facing increased scrutiny from state and federal regulators......»»
New York Becomes 2nd State To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes As "Vaping Illness" Claims 7th Life
New York Becomes 2nd State To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes As 'Vaping Illness' Claims 7th Life New York State has joined Michigan and become the second state to ban sales of most.....»»
Cannabis vaping: How the industry is responding to health concerns
Health authorities don’t know definitively what’s causing an outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses around the country. But with additives a prime suspect, some Oregon cannabis manufacturers are emphasizing the purity of their vape oil — a.....»»
Labor groups press New York to protect app-based workers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Cuomo moves to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Schumer urges review of Chinese telecom companies
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
MTA launches express service on F train
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Councilman rips MLB for refusing to let Mets wear 9/11 tribute hats
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
State officials to field questions on offshore wind
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Housing advocates fume over Been"s good-cause eviction slight
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Cuomo moves to enact statewide ban of flavored e-cigs
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»