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Gov. Mike DeWine cited the dangers to kids and the costs of smoking for his veto of the bill, which would ban Ohio communities from putting in place their own bans on flavored tobacco.

Health advocates want Columbus City Council to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes in city stores. Council has not introduced any legislation, but the proposal is being drafted.

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