Gazette-Mail editorial: Youth anti-smoking program a win for WV

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• – A bill banning flavored tobacco products passed with bipartisan support in the 2026 West Virginia Legislature, a move seen as a significant victory for anti-smoking advocates.
• – The bill, which prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products to minors, is a major win for public health efforts in the state.
• – Lawmakers also approved a measure to increase funding for tobacco control programs, aiming to reduce smoking rates among West Virginia's youth.