A US District Court judge upheld two Providence, Rhode Island tobacco control ordinances today, one that prohibits the sale of flavored non-cigarette tobacco products, such as little cigars or cigarillos, and another that prohibits the use of coupons and multi-pack discounts. Read the court ruling here and see this statement from Matthew L. Myers, President of Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Also note this letter from Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and City Council President Michael A. Solomon about their work to promote health via passage of point of sale tobacco control policies.

Last updated October 11, 2023