The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) board passed a resolution advocating for an increase to tobacco taxes and to broaden the definition of tobacco products to cover emerging nicotine trends. Why Should Oklahoma Raise the Tobacco Tax? 1. Reduced smoking...
Life-Saving Menthol Ban Faces Yet Another Delay After several months, the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes has been pushed back once again. Despite clear scientific evidence of menthol’s harmful impacts, the regulation has paused to allow for more discussion and...
For decades, Big Tobacco has profited by misleading the public, preying on youth and downplaying or lying about the health effects of tobacco. Now they’re finally forced to tell the truth. Last fall, a court-mandated policy went into effect requiring more than...
Tobacco Stops With Me is a statewide effort that provides an efficient, emotional and highly recognizable tobacco-free message for Oklahomans to rally around. Our goal is to prevent and reduce tobacco use and improve the health and quality of life of every Oklahoman...
Deep within the U.S. lies yet another nation known as “Tobacco Nation,” a group of 12 states in the Midwest and South whose smoking prevalence is almost 50% higher than in other states. Unfortunately, Oklahoma is one of them. That’s not OK. Although the rate of adult...
For decades, Edna’s in Oklahoma City has been a beloved local spot. Known for their famous Lunchboxes, this “five-star dive” attracts customers from all over the country for an evening of darts, appetizers, good times — and smokefree air. After 40 years, Edna’s...
