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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NH: Smoking Prevention

More than three million U.S. middle- and high-school students reported current use of any tobacco product in 2022, representing approximately one in six high-school students and one in 22 middle-school students. (Adobe Photo)
Experts: Teens Want to Talk About Risks of Vaping

Today marks the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout, an effort meant to encourage those who smoke or vape to quit, especially younger …

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According to a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Hampshire high school students vape more than teens anywhere else in the country. (Ethan Parsa/Pixabay)
NH Considers Moratorium on E-Cigarettes Amid Teen Vaping Surge

CONCORD, N.H. -- A New Hampshire bill advocating a moratorium on e-cigarettes is facing a big vote this week. House Bill 124 on Thursday is having a …

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Seven in 10 teens are exposed to e-cigarette advertising, according to the National Institute on Drug abuse. (Adobe Stock)
‘My Life, My Quit’ Aims to Help NH Teens Give Up Vaping

CONCORD, N.H. - Whether they use vaping products or cigarettes, New Hampshire teens who want help quitting now can connect with a tobacco-cessation …

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A new poll finds the vast majority of Granite Staters support the current smoke-free law and even more don't want to see it changed. (Mike Clifford)
Poll: Granite Staters Like Smoke-Free Law, Oppose Efforts to Change It

CONCORD, N.H. – A new poll found strong support for the Granite State's smoke-free law, and even greater opposition to a pending measure that …

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The Granite State is near rock-bottom in a new report that ranks the state 48th for the amount of funds it allocates to tobacco prevention programs. (Paolo Neo/Wikimedia)
NH Falls Far Behind in Funding Smoking Prevention

CONCORD, N.H. -- A new report says New Hampshire will bring in more than $250 million dollars this year from the 1998 state tobacco settlement and …

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PHOTO: New Hampshire's smoking-prevention efforts trail almost every other state, ranking 48th in the nation for the amount it spends on prevention and cessation programs, according to a new report. Photo credit: Mike Clifford
Granite State Near Lowest in Nation for Tobacco Prevention Funding

CONCORD, N.H. – The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts has New Hampshire ranked 48th in the …

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PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes, hookah pens, e-hookahs and vape pipes are growing in popularity in New Hampshire, but experts say there isn’t enough science about how safe they are. Credit: Michael Dorausch, Wikimedia Commons.
A Cigarette By Any Other Name: Safety Concerns in NH

CONCORD, N.H. - Electronic cigarettes - also known as e-hookahs, hookah pens and vape pipes - are growing in popularity in New Hampshire. Celebrities …

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NH Cigarette Tax Reduction: Smoke & Mirrors?

CONCORD, N.H. - Cigarettes just got 10 cents per pack cheaper for New Hampshire smokers - or did they? The state will collect a dime less in tax for …

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Seven Steps to a Healthier Heart

CONCORD, N.H. - Sometimes there's a big gap between perception and reality when judging one's own health. According to a recent American Heart …

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New Year's Resolution to Quit Smoking? – Tips to Help Kick the Habit for Good

CONCORD, N.H. - It's the first week of the New Year, and it's make it or break it time when it comes to keeping many of those New Year's resolutions…

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NH Gets Ready for "Great American Smokeout"

CONCORD, N.H. - Thursday is the 35th annual Great American Smokeout put on by the American Cancer Society, and experts say you can add up to eight …

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Stroke – What Everyone Should Know

CONCORD, N.H. - It's called the silent killer; only heart disease and cancer kill more Americans than does stroke. A stroke occurs when a blood …

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