ClearWay Minnesota recently approved a new project to help African American and American Indian communities access free support to quit smoking, called QUITPLAN Services Ambassadors. The Ambassador Project will provide in-person engagement with community members to increase use of the […]

On Monday, the Health, Environment and Community Engagement Committee of the Minneapolis City Council heard testimony on a proposal to limit sales of menthol tobacco to adult-only tobacco shops. Candy- and fruit-flavored tobacco sales are already restricted, but so far […]

Governor Dayton stands up for health, asks lawmakers to undo tobacco tax cuts Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is engaged in a showdown with legislative leaders over breaks for tobacco companies and other provisions included in the tax bill sent to […]

ClearWay Minnesota is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors. The ClearWay Minnesota Board oversees operations of an independent nonprofit organization that works to eliminate the harm tobacco causes the people of Minnesota. ClearWay Minnesota’s work encompasses cessation services, public […]

ClearWay MinnesotaSM praised the Edina City Council tonight for passing an ordinance that would prevent youth smoking by raising the tobacco age to 21. Edina is the first city in the state to enact such a measure. “Thank you, Edina […]

Yesterday, our Director of Community Development Jaime Martínez was honored by the Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) at its annual meeting in Minneapolis. Jaime received the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Public Health Achievement Award. The Wellstone Award is given by the MPHA […]

Early this morning, ClearWay Minnesota praised the Edina City Council for considering an ordinance that would prevent youth smoking by raising the tobacco age to 21. Council Members heard strong public support for the measure during the hearing. If passed, […]

This week, Minnesota lawmakers headed home to their districts for the traditional Easter/Passover break. When they return, they will be making final decisions on a number of bills affecting tobacco. Here’s what remains to be discussed. TOBACCO PRICES Both the […]

Last week, the ClearWay Minnesota Board of Directors approved 14 grants to fund research and local policy advocacy around tobacco issues. The new research grants, totaling $625,000, will be awarded to the following organizations: Public Health Law Center for 24-month project […]

February 22 saw a successful tobacco-free advocacy Day at the Capitol. Nearly 300 advocates and young people from all around the state traveled to St. Paul to meet with lawmakers and discuss policy ideas for preventing kids from smoking. The […]