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Issues and Advocacy
State Budget Update
House passes state budget. OWMA identifies issues for additional attention in the Senate.
News from Washington
Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of FDA in flavored e-cigarette case.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Best practices for recordkeeping, documentation and injury reporting; Severe weather preparation for your business.
OWMA Golf Classic
2025 Details
Spring has sprung ... it's time to get your team together for the OWMA Golf Classic.
News from Ohio
State Issues and Advocacy
Statehouse issue updates, including OWMA members testify against tax increases and related state budget issues.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Program changes and updates at Ohio BWC
News from Ohio
State Budget Updates
House committees begin hearings on Governor's budget and tax increase plan.
Industry News
Headlines
FDA: menthol/flavors rule withdrawn; FDA: 20 ZYN products authorized; Court: graphic health warnings; Backbar: oral nicotine; MA: flavor ban fails to move the needle; CDR: FSMA Rule 204; Snack trends
News from Ohio
Minimum Wage Increase
The state minimum wage increases on January 1, 2025. Click here for the updated required poster for employers.
News from Washington
Nicotine Limit Proposal
In Biden administration final days, FDA advances proposal to set nicotine limit on tobacco products
News from Ohio
Lame Duck Session
OWMA bills tracking during the final days of the 135th General Assembly. Updated 12/20/2024
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Learn more about Sedgwick's unemployment compensation management for employers.
News from FDA
Unauthorized product actions
$76 Million in Illegal E-Cigarettes Seized in Joint Federal Operation
News from Ohio
Ohio General Election
Voter information including Ohio Supreme Court races, ballot issues and link to your sample ballot.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Don't miss your opportunity to be evaluated for and enroll in OWMA's group rating program.
Conference Thank You
Event recap and pictures
Another great year to be at the Midwest Wholesale Distributors Conference!
News from FDA
Unauthorized product actions
FDA takes action against unauthorized e-cigarettes promoted at industry trade show
News from FDA
Youth Tobacco Survey
National survey shows youth e-cigarette use drops to lowest level in a decade
Industry News
New Member Welcome
Duber RetailSource1, an Ohio based manufacturer's representative for Non-Foods Marketing.
News from Ohio
Tax Department Updates
Cigarette dealer license renewals and premium cigar tax adjustment
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Warehousing has seen employment growth, but that has brought with it an increase in employee injuries.
News from FDA
Tobacco products database
FDA launched a searchable database of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, that may be legally marketed in the United States.
Industry News
Fallout from tobacco ban
Massachusetts task force details fallout from state flavored tobacco ban
News from FDA
Resource Center: Menthol/Flavors
FDA plans to release the final draft rule in August 2023 to ban the legal sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars through licensed, regulated businesses.