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"A strong TRL law could effectively prevent youth access to tobacco products and decrease youth purchasing. TRL could protect our citizens."

We have a tremendous opportunity here.

"Our partners and local groups spoke out in favor of the ordinance. The young people who testified at the hearing offered important perspectives. The Board really listened to them."

"Our goal was for the city to take the lead in setting an example."

Why don’t tobacco-related health problems affect everyone equally? And what can communities do to reduce disproportionate tobacco use among underserved groups?

"I’ve seen people using [e-hookahs] in class. They’re so easy to get away with while the teacher is not looking."

“We contact ChangeLab whenever we’re thinking about tobacco control modifications. Their assistance is really helpful in getting policies passed that improve health and protect kids.”

Resilience and ingenuity are hallmarks of rural communities, stemming from their unique cultural and social histories. When collaborating with rural communities, it’s essential that we lean into their myriad strengths, not feed into stereotypes.

“Our long-term goal is to teach legal epi techniques to all of our health department program managers based on what our team has learned from the learning cohort."