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Massachusetts youth activists advocate to raise the legal age for tobacco in order to reduce cigarette addiction. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts teen activists take a stand against the tobacco industry

Shannon Larson October 30, 2017

Youth activists in Massachusetts are stepping up to face the tobacco industry — and continued widespread addiction to the substance — declaring their support for legislation designed to raise the...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh proposed raising the age to buy tobacco and nicotine products to 21. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ANN SINGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston seeks to raise smoking age to 21

Lexi Peery November 23, 2015

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has proposed raising the minimum age for purchasing all tobacco and nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, by three years to age 21, his office announced Wednesday. If made...

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