TFLC Monthly Newsletter
May 2024
Announcements and Updates
Pride Parade and Festival
The Star City Pride celebration is this weekend! The Parade is Saturday June 8th at 10am, and the Festival is June 7th (4pm-11:30pm) and 8th (noon-11:30pm), here in Lincoln! Tobacco Free Lancaster County is a Pride Partner, so we planned to walk in the Parade and have a booth at the festival!! If you would like to walk with us in the Parade, please let us know by Tuesday, June 4th at noon! Come visit us at the festival either day!
Next TFLC Coalition Meeting is July 10 from 10AM - 11AM!
A big THANK YOU to OutNebraska and The Foundry for hosting TFLC in May!
The next TFLC Coalition meeting will be available as a hybrid option, available via Zoom and in-person at El Centro de las Americas (210 O St, Lincoln, NE 68508).
Make sure to mark your calendars and RSVP via the invitation here.
Tentative schedule for the remainder of the year is as follows:
July 10, 10-11 AM
September 11, 10-11AM
November 13, 10-11 AM
We will continue to travel to different partner locations for each TFLC meeting this year, as well as providing a Zoom option. Thank you to all our partners that are sharing spaces and teaching us more about your programs!
Smoke-Free Housing Committee
Next Meeting: Thursday June 13, 2024, 9:00-10:00 AM - this will be held via Zoom.
Meetings for 2024 are tentatively scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month, from 9-10 AM.
Youth Committee
Next Meeting: Thursday June 27, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM - this will be held via Zoom.
Meetings for 2024 are tentatively scheduled for the 4th Thursday of each month, from 1-2 PM.
Cessation Referral Committee
Next Meeting: Tuesday June 25, 2024, 10:00-11:00 AM - this will be held via Zoom.
Meetings for 2024 are tentatively scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month, from 10-11 AM.
Not on a committee yet?
Email Sadie at sjjensen@lincoln.ne.gov or Eunice at eoladeji@lincoln.ne.gov to join!
May TFLC Sponsored or Attended Events
Civil Rights Conference
Civil RIghts Conference
Hop SCIP Jump and Run
May
1- Civil Rights Conference (Innovation Campus) 8:30am-4:30pm
2- UNL Destress Event (L-GAUN Ubuntu Room/202) 2:30pm-3:30pm
8- TFLC Coalition Meeting 10am-11am
8- City/County Wellness Fair (City/County Building) 10am-2pm
9- Family Literacy Class Presentation 12:45pm-1:30pm
15- TFN Statewide Conference 8am-4pm
19- AAPI Heritage Festival (Sandhills Event Center) 1pm-5pm
31- Hop SCIP Jump & Run (Antelope Park) 5:30pm-8:00pm
UNL Capstone Class De-Stress Event
AAPI Event: Eye Dotting Ceremony
AAPI Event: Eye Dotting Ceremony
Counter Tools Infographics Are Available!
Check out the Statewide and Lancaster County infographics providing the data from the tobacco retailer checks completed in 2023. We will chat more about these infographics during our next coalition meeting and as we move forward with strategic planning.
Education and Training Resources
Resources From Tobacco Free Nebraska
New Tobacco Free Nebraska Resource
Tobacco Free Nebraska has developed a new Nebraska Tobacco Quitline resource: "How to Get Connected to a Translator – Quitline Multi-Language Resource," a comprehensive guide to accessing Nebraska Tobacco Quitline services in multiple languages. Language should not be a barrier to seeking assistance, especially when it comes to quitting tobacco.
This two-page guide offers step-by-step instructions for getting connected to free help quitting in six languages: English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Arabic, Burmese and Nepali. This resource is designed to help individuals using tobacco connect with Quitline services in their preferred language by walking individuals through the process of connecting with a translator via the main Quitline phone number, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, by connecting with a specific language line, or by talking to their healthcare provider.
Subscribe to the Tobacco Free Nebraska newsletter, here.
Webinars
Tall Cop Webinar Series
Tall Cop Workshop Series, hosted by Region V Systems. You do not need to register to attend – the link below the webinar title on the flyer will become active on the day of the training. Click here for a copy of the flyer. Feel free to share with anyone you think may be interested in attending. This series is not recorded, so don't miss out! Certificates of attendance are available!
Clear the Vapor Conversations
Parents Against Vaping is thrilled to announce Clear the Vapor Conversations, an exciting year-long series inspired by our successful always virtual, always free Clear the Vapor conference! Our 2023 conference drew over 2500 registrants who have free ongoing access to the valuable content that remains available on our conference homepage.
The Power of Prevention: Building on 10 Years of Success in Public Education and Teen Tobacco Prevention
This webinar will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the award-winning “The Real Cost” youth tobacco prevention campaign. Presenters will provide information about the impact of the campaign on youth tobacco use and the importance of public education to CTP’s comprehensive tobacco regulation efforts. The webinar will also emphasize the campaign’s ability to adapt, success stories, and its future. Additionally, presenters will share information about best practices in youth media targeting, creative development, and the extensive research and scientific support that informs CTP’s campaign messaging. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about “The Real Cost” campaign at the end of the webinar.
Materials
Trainings
Welcome to the first U.S.-based training for public health professionals on the evolving field of infodemiology
The Latest from the FDA
- Follow-Up Inspections Lead FDA to Seek Fines Against 10 More Retailers for Selling Unauthorized Elf Bar E-Cigarettes
- FDA’s Searchable Tobacco Products Database: Enhanced Search Capabilities and Mobile-Friendly Updates
- CTPConnect Newsletter: CTP Commemorates 10 Years of “The Real Cost” CampaignExternal Link Disclaimer
- FDA Posts Additional Regulatory Science Policy Memos
- CTP Announces Its Next Director of the Office of Compliance and Enforcement
- Spotlight on Science: CTP Director’s Journal Commentary, Launch of the Searchable Tobacco Products DatabaseExternal Link Disclaimer
- June 2024: TPSAC Meeting on MRTP Renewal Applications for Swedish Match USA, Inc.
- PATH Study Data User Workshop: Apply Now for the Summer 2024 Events
- FDA Issues Warning Letters to 14 Online Retailers for Selling Unauthorized E-Cigarettes
Other Notable News/Articles
Nicotine alternatives found in e-cigarettes may be more potent and addictive than nicotine and are not covered by nicotine regulations — view MSN article
the House Agriculture Committee voted to advance the Farm Bill with an amendment closing the Delta-8 THC loophole. This amendment will ban all hemp intoxicants!
To fully understand tobacco use among AANHPI, representation in research matters
WHO report, “Tobacco and nicotine industry tactics addict youth for life” — view article
Escape the vapes: Scientists call for global shift to curb consumer use of disposable technologies
Other Resources
National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control from National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Legislation Updates
The Governor's property tax relief package, LB388, stalled on final reading and was not passed. Previously, the Governor stated he would call a special session in the summer to continue working toward a solution. While a special session is yet to be called, Governor Pillen is sticking firm to his goal to reduce 40% in property taxes this year, and he continues to support including tobacco tax increases to offset the revenue reduction.
Media
Lincoln Journal Star Media Campaigns
TFLC has worked with Lincoln Journal Star on two media campaigns that include digital articles and ads, as well as social media boosts. We are excited to see the reach of these campaigns in the coming months.
The first campaign focused on the #GreenLightProjectNE and started in May. You can find the article here: Turn on the green light in support of mental health and quitting tobacco (journalstar.com) The second campaign went live on May 30th and will run into June. You can find the article here:
Environmental impact and management of e-cigarette waste
These articles will remain evergreen on the Lincoln Journal Star website and will not require a subscription to view.
Upcoming Events
Please let us know if you have interest in assisting with any community events.
June
2- CCL Community Health Fair (TragoPark) 1pm-5pm
3- Bridge Presentation 3pm-4pm
7 & 8- Star City Pride Events: Lincoln Pride Festival
8- Star City Pride Events: Lincoln Pride Parade
15- Malone Center Juneteenth Celebration
26-28- National Tribal Tobacco Conference (Sadie attending)
July
9- SCIP Summer Training Presentation
10- TFLC Coalition Meeting 10am-11am
10- CenterPointe Back-to-School Bash 6pm-8pm
17- GirlsInc STEM Summer Camp 9am - 9.30am
24- TFN Quarterly Meeting

