New vaping law now in effect

Thursday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Local vaping stores and those around the state now face new regulations from a law passed during last year’s legislative session. House Bill 11 only allows the sale of FDA approved vape products, significantly limiting […]

Vaping Bill headed to Beshear’s desk

Monday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A bill targeted at the issue of vaping, particularly with children, has received approval in the Kentucky Legislature. Charles Baglan has more on House Bill 11. School districts across the state have reported issues with […]

Proposed bill aims to crack down on teen vaping

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

A proposed bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives aims to crack down on teen vaping. The bill, House Bill 11, would create a statewide database of retailers who sell tobacco and vaping products so […]

Event at ANC tonight to detail negative effects vaping can have today’s youth

Thursday, December 15 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Youth Service Centers and Partners in Prevention have joined together to offer a parent-student academy tonight at the Russell County Schools ANC from 5 to 7 p.m. Michael DeLeon of Steered Straight, […]

State could look at harsher penalties for vaping in schools

Thursday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

State legislators in Frankfort could potentially take up the issue of vaping in schools. The issue arose during a Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting this week and it’s possible legislators could create a law […]

Ford talks vaping, student pickup policy headed into upcoming school year

Tuesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the student code of conduct for the upcoming school year at Monday night’s board meeting. There were few changes to the policy, but WJRS News sat down with […]

Russell County Schools cracking down on student vaping

Thursday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved new student conduct policies on Wednesday that aim to increase penalties for student vaping in the schools. The new policy puts in place a three-day suspension on first […]

Bill that Taxes Vaping Products Passes House

Thursday, February 27 by Sean Hammond

A bill that would raise almost $50 million in new revenue over the next two fiscal years through a new wholesale tax on vaping products and increased taxes on some other tobacco products has cleared […]

Officials Encouraging Teens and Young Adults Who Want to Stop Vaping to Get Free Help

Friday, January 10 by Sean Hammond

The program is called This is Quitting, a nationwide texting service. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Department of Public Health officials say cessation services such as This is Quitting are critical for […]

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New vaping law now in effect

Vaping Bill headed to Beshear’s desk

Proposed bill aims to crack down on teen vaping

Event at ANC tonight to detail negative effects vaping can have today’s youth

State could look at harsher penalties for vaping in schools

Ford talks vaping, student pickup policy headed into upcoming school year

Russell County Schools cracking down on student vaping

Bill that Taxes Vaping Products Passes House

Officials Encouraging Teens and Young Adults Who Want to Stop Vaping to Get Free Help

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