Florida is poised to become the second state in the U.S. to implement a ban on adding fluoride to its public drinking water, a move that has received growing support as several cities and states have begun to take similar actions in spite of the advice of many public health experts who contend the mineral’s […]
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City of Tomahawk Resumes Fluoride Conversations, No action
Fluoride addition in the City of Tomahawk will likely remain a discussion point for city leaders going forward. The Tomahawk Board of Public Works met Tuesday for the first time since the results of an advisory referendum in April, and short discussion followed. City voters recommended the city resume fluoride being added to the city […]
Fluoride fallout triggers council finger-pointing
A state bill banning water fluoridation may render the Crystal River City Council’s recent debate over the issue moot – yet the discussion has already stirred backlash, creating unnecessary social media criticism according to Councilwoman Cindi Frink. On Wednesday afternoon, just prior to Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek gaveling the first budget workshop to a […]
Texas attorney general targets toothpaste companies amid increased scrutiny of fluoride
The public health practice of adding fluoride to drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny from the Trump administration, and toothpaste companies are being pulled into the fray now, too. The Texas attorney general announced Thursday that he has launched an investigation into two major toothpaste manufacturers – the Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing […]
As RFK Jr. targets fluoride, Texas is coming for kids toothpaste: exclusive
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing for curbs on fluoride in water under what he says is his Make America Healthy again mission, a Republican ally in Texas is taking that fight to the makers of Bluey and Disney Princess toothpaste. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is opening an investigation into Crest and Colgate […]
Henrico, Hanover test water, fault Richmond over fluoride mishap
The exterior of Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility on April 30. Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press Elevated fluoride levels at Richmond’s water treatment plant last week prompted Henrico and Hanover counties to test their water systems and publicly criticize the City for what they called a delayed and insufficient response. Statements from Henrico and […]
Capitol Access Minute: Nutrition, water fluoridation, insurance advertising bills advance in committees
Bills involving nutrition, fluoride in public water systems and the insurance industry advanced in committees this week. SB 2 would allow certain water systems to opt out of the fluoridation program. The bill passed with a 24-10 vote and advanced to a House committee. Original article online at: https://www.wwno.org/2025-05-01/capitol-access-minute-nutrition-water-fluoridation-insurance-advertising-bills-advance-in-committees
Texas Attorney General Paxton expands fluoride wars to toothpaste
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced investigations Thursday of leading toothpaste companies, accusing them of misusing fluoride in their products. “I will use every tool available to protect our kids from dangerous levels of fluoride exposure and deceptive advertising,” Paxton, who is also a Senate candidate, said in a statement. The investigation — announced […]
Florida joins Utah in banning adding fluoride to public water
Florida lawmakers followed Utah’s example and passed a bill Tuesday banning the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. The bill is awaiting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature after passing the Florida House 88-27. Utah became the first state to outright ban fluoridation of public water during its 2025 legislative session. Hawaii has never added […]
RFK Jr., pushing curbs on fluoride, says ‘the more you get, the stupider you are’
WASHINGTON- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a fresh swipe at fluoride, saying the chemical used to protect teeth is making Americans ‘stupider’ as he touted his plan to scale it back in the country’s drinking water. ”The more you get, the stupider you are, and we need smart kids in this […]