Entries by Matthew Ma

We Vape, We Vote

Every American should have the right to use vaping to quit cigarettes. Critical health decisions should be up to the individual. Not the FDA. Not the CDC. And certainly not nanny-state politicians in Congress.

Panama City Beach Considers Banning Cigarette Smoking and Vaping

The Panama City Beach City Council has taken the first step towards banning cigarette smoking and vaping in certain areas of the beach. On Thursday(2022/10/13), the council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit these activities in city parks, public beach accesses, and along the sandy beach within 400 feet of the […]

Monroe County, Florida Bans Smoking on Beaches and in Parks

Monroe County, which encompasses the Florida Keys, has passed a new law banning smoking on several of its beaches and in its parks. The ordinance, approved unanimously and without discussion by the Monroe County Commissioners in August, prohibits smoking any lighted tobacco product on county-owned beaches and parks, with the exception of unfiltered cigars.

Common Reasons Why a Lot of People Vape

While the popularity of e-cigarettes is on the rise, Many individuals nonetheless Will not know why vaping is so well-liked amid a whole lot of people available disposable stick. To start with, every human being has their very own causes for vape. Even so, there are some typical reasons why quite a bit of folks […]

Miami Beach Bans Cigarette Smoking at Beaches and Parks

The city of Miami Beach has passed a new law banning cigarette smoking at its renowned beaches and public parks, set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The law, which received final approval from city commissioners on Wednesday, outlaws the smoking of cigarettes and other tobacco products in these areas, with an exception for […]

Colombia’s Proposed Vape Tax Hike: A Threat to Public Health and Harm Reduction

In a recent development that has sparked concern among vaping advocates and consumers alike, Colombian Green Alliance congresswoman Carolina Giraldo has put forth an initiative to increase taxes on vaping products as part of the country’s upcoming tax reform. The proposal, which is being framed as a means to generate revenue for the state while […]

Cambodia to Increase Tobacco Tax Rates in 2023

Draft Financial Management Law Proposes Higher Taxes on Tobacco and Beer, Receives Support from Health Advocates According to the draft of Cambodia’s Financial Management Law for 2023, the government plans to increase tax rates on tobacco and beer starting in 2023 to boost national revenue. The proposed legislation also outlines a series of tax incentive […]