Posts Tagged ‘tobacco’
UPDATE: Commercial Building Fire in Laurel Under Investigation
Fire investigators are still trying to determine the cause and origin of a massive fire that occurred in downtown Laurel overnight. Shortly before 1 a.m., The Laurel Fire Department received a report of the blaze on East Market Street. Firefighters arrived and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the commercial structure, which ended up…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 5/18/2019
WATCH: DE Lawmakers introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, MD’s Governor signs legislation increasing the age to purchase tobacco products and Hebron Horse Farm owner Barbara Pilchard is sentenced. Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for these stories and more as we look back on the week that was, here on Delmarva!
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Bill Raising DE Tobacco Purchase Age Into Law
Delaware Governor John Carney has signed legislation that will increase the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. At the signing on Wednesday morning at Legislative Hall, the Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly and advocates, as well as Dr. Kara Odom Walker, the Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21, Await Governor’s Signature
Maryland lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly have passed a bill that would raise the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. The legislation, co-sponsored by House Speaker Michael Busch, a Democrat was introduced in the House in February. Following the addition of amendments, including allowing active…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes Bill Raising Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
The Delaware State Senate has approved SB25, which would ban the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products to those under the age of 21 years old. The vote breakdown was 14 yes votes and 6 no votes. Of the Yes votes were 11 Democrats and 3 Republicans. 1 Democrat voted No and 5…
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