- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is the first governor in the country to order a total ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, for all ages.
Her chief medical officer has determined that youthful vaping has become a public health emergency in Michigan.
"One of my biggest, most important jobs of being governor is protecting the kids of Michigan.
"It's an industry that is notorious for deceiving the public, for putting their bottom line ahead of the public health.
The governor's actions are temporary, and she'll ask state lawmakers to make the bans permanent.
Michigan attorney general Dana Nessell praised what she's calling a "bold move" by the governor.
I commend the governor's decision and pledge my department's continued and shared commitment to keeping these products out of the hands of our kids. »