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Issues and Advocacy
News from Ohio
Legislation banning intoxicating hemp sales signed into law; Ohio Board of Pharmacy notice regarding illegal kratom products
Industry News
From CDR and NACS
Inventory management and staffing insights from CDR, an OWMA member company; Flavor trends in foodservice and AI in category management
Issues & Advocacy
Statehouse Updates
Conference Committee bill bans hemp products but final vote delayed; plus, other bill tracking updates.
Workers Comp & Safety
OSHA recordkeeping webinars
Webinars for OWMA members enrolled in the association's workers' comp group rating program.
Workers Comp & Safety
Group Rating Deadlines
November 14th deadline to enroll in OWMA's workers' comp group rating program. It's not too late to be evaluated.
News from FDA
Statement from FDA Commissioner
Initiative announced to discourage retail sales of illegal vapes
News from Ohio
Tax Department Updates
Important warning from Ohio Department of Taxation about text message scam
News from FDA
Unauthorized product actions
$86.5 million in illegal e-cigarettes shipments seized and additional product seized in warehouse raid
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Request your workers' comp group rating quote, and updates about BWC Safety Intervention Program
Issues and Advocacy
News from Ohio
Governor asks Pharmacy Board to designate natural and synthetic kratom as illegal drugs
Industry News
News from CDR
Using data analytics to optimize warehouse performance, from OWMA member CDR
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Ohio BWC launches new substance abuse prevention and recovery program.
Midwest Conference
Conference Week Updates
Don't miss the premier conference for wholesalers, manufacturers, brokers and others engaged in the industry.
News from Washington
Federal Budget
Hemp definition changes included in House FY26 Ag/FDA spending bill.
Industry News
WMS for Distributors
WMS overview and important elements to consider, from OWMA member CDR
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.
Issues and Advocacy
News from Ohio
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
Issues and Advocacy
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