by O. Kay Henderson | Jan 21, 2020 | News, Politics & Government
Iowa Senators are considering bills to regulate the use and purchase of tobacco products. One bill changes Iowa law to follow the new federal standard that raised the age for buying tobacco products to 21. The other would add electronic cigarettes to Iowa’s...
by O. Kay Henderson | Dec 11, 2019 | Health & Medicine, News
State officials are launching a digital ad campaign about the dangers of “vaping” with electronic cigarettes, hoping to get the message to both teenagers and their parents. Governor Kim Reynolds today said one out of four high schoolers vapes and the most...
by O. Kay Henderson | Oct 28, 2019 | News, Politics & Government
Governor Kim Reynolds says due to legal challenges of executive action in other states, she’s ruled out issuing an executive order that would restrict electronic cigarette sales. Reynolds met Friday with key staff to discuss ways to address underage...
by O. Kay Henderson | Oct 3, 2019 | Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says there are dangers associated with “vaping” and she’s discussing policy options with key advisers. “I think it’s alarming what we’re continuing to see and the increase in the number of cases and so we...
by Matt Kelley | May 31, 2019 | Health & Medicine, News
The state’s registry of smoke-free rental properties is undating its features to appeal to more users. Emily Vogt, who helps coordinate the Smoke Free Homes Registry for the Iowa Department of Public Health, says the detailed list of more than 1,200 smoke-free...