Ohio Judge Enjoins State Law Preempting Local Tobacco Regulation After Cities Sue

(April 23, 2024, 12:53 PM EDT) -- COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio judge issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining a state law that would preempt all local tobacco regulations after 14 cities, including Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland, filed a lawsuit claiming that the rule would improperly nullify local bans on sales of flavored tobacco....