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ACS CAN Reacts to Gov. Lamont’s Budget Message

February 5, 2020
Connecticut

HARTFORD - In his budget message today, Gov. Lamont called for several tobacco control provisions, including restricting the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes, including menthol, in Connecticut. However, his proposal did not restrict the sale of other flavored tobacco products such as menthol cigarettes and fruit and candy flavored

Connecticut is One Step Closer in the Fight Against Big Tobacco

May 31, 2019
Connecticut

HARTFORD - The Connecticut Senate marked today, World No Tobacco Day, by voting in support of HB7200. This bill would increase the statewide age of sale for tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. The House of Representatives approved the legislation earlier this month and it now heads

ACS CAN Voices Support of Tobacco 21 in Advance of Governor’s Budget

February 20, 2019
Connecticut

HARTFORD – In advance of his inaugural budget address, Gov. Ned Lamont has expressed his support for raising the age of sale for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21. The following statement can be attributed to Bryte Johnson, Connecticut director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer

CT Mirror: State reports the number of students sanctioned for vaping is way up

February 6, 2019
Connecticut

"While suspensions and expulsions in Connecticut schools are on the decline, the incidence of such disciplinary action in connection with vaping is increasing dramatically, according to a report released Wednesday by the state Department of Education." Read Full Article

Fox61: Bridgeport Raises Age Of Sale For Tobacco To 21; Law Includes E-Cigarettes

January 22, 2019
Connecticut

ACS CAN Connecticut Government Relations Director Bryte Johnson Interviewed The City of Bridgeport became the second city in the state to raise the age of sale of tobacco to 21-years-old. The vote passed 16-1. Bryte Johnson Chairman of the MATCH Coalition, said this is good news for Bridgeport and

WRCH: Spotlite: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

January 20, 2019
Connecticut

Bryte Johnson, Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network discussed opportunities for the state of Connecticut to improve its efforts around tobacco control cancer, prevention and improving access to care.

Hartford to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21; More Lives to be Saved if Connecticut Follows Suit

October 22, 2018
Connecticut

HARTFORD – By a unanimous vote of 9-0, the Hartford City Council tonight voted in support of an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under 21 years of age. The following statement can be attributed to Bryte Johnson, director of government relations for

Hartford Courant: Hartford Becomes First Municipality In State To Raise Tobacco Purchasing Age To 21

October 22, 2018
Connecticut

ACS CAN Connecticut Director of Government Relations Bryte Johnson Quoted “We know the tobacco industry uniquely targets young people to replace consumers dying from their products, and too many of our children are becoming addicted before they even have a chance to grow up,” said Bryte Johnson, director of

NBC: Hartford City Councilors Vote to Raise Legal Age to Buy Tobacco

October 22, 2018
Connecticut

ACS CAN Connecticut Volunteers Evelyn and Roger Levesque Quoted For the 16-year-old, it’s a fight that’s personal. She and her father got to see their fight pay off Monday when the Hartford City Council approved increasing the age limit to buy tobacco and nicotine products to 21 and older.