The statewide plan closely follows state and local policies recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and places a major emphasis on youth programs.
Federal grants provide the remaining funds.
Our goal is to put the federal and state dollars to their best possible use in the fight against tobacco, Hoeven said at a Bismarck news conference. We can give communities the tools to prevent youth from ever starting to use tobacco, help people who want to quit, and undertake other effective measures against tobacco. Hoeven was joined by key lawmakers who will work with the governor s office and the state Health Department on the legislation. The governor said he intended to cooperate with the Legislature, public health interests, youth groups and others to develop the best possible plan for North Dakota. I recognize there are many good and different ideas about how to reduce and eliminate tobacco usage, Hoeven said.