Posts Tagged ‘vaping’
Groups Call For Independent Probe Of OCPD Conduct During Arrests
The arrests of four young black men on the Ocean City boardwalk during which officers used force when they resisted are drawing more criticism. The NAACP of Worcester County, the State of Maryland Conference and other organizations gathered Wednesday for a news conference and rally in Annapolis. They called for an independent investigation of the…
Read MoreDelaware joins multi-state investigation into JUUL vaping
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that Delaware has joined a bipartisan, multistate investigation of JUUL Labs. The 39-state coalition is investigating JUUL’s marketing and sales practices, including targeting of youth. The investigation also concerns claims regarding nicotine content, statements regarding the risks and safety of e-cigarettes, and the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation devices.…
Read MoreSix cases of vaping-related lung disease reported in Delaware
At least six reported cases of severe lung disease are being investigated in Delaware as a result of vaping, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). DPH continues to participate in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 38 states, including Delaware, have reported cases…
Read MoreDelaware health officials investigating possible cases of lung disease related to vaping
Governor Hogan Signs Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Into Law
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an increase in the age to purchase tobacco products into law. House Bill 1169 was passed by both chambers of the State Legislature last month and increased the age for not only cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco, but also vaping products, which have soared in popularity among the under…
Read MoreOcean City Council Approves FY 2019 Budget
The OC Council voted 6-0 to approve the FY 2019 budget as presented at the May 7 Regular Meeting. The FY 2019 Proposed total budget for all funds is $127,247,879, with a total General Fund budget of $85,065,185. This is an increase of $635,503 from the FY 2018 budget and requires property tax revenue of…
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