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Poll shows push for smoking ban 

More than two-thirds of Wisconsin voters are fired up for a statewide smoking ban, and more people support the change now than last year, according to a poll released Tuesday.

The survey showed 69 percent would favor a law prohibiting smoking across the state in "most indoor public places, including all workplaces, public buildings, offices, restaurants and bars." That number is up 5 percent from last year's survey.

The proposed law, which drew heavy debate in the state Legislature this session but never reached resolution, drew consistent support, averaging 65 percent in favor in most areas of Wisconsin. In the Madison and South Central Wisconsin region, where local bans like those in Madison and Fitchburg have already taken effect, support jumped to 85 percent of respondents.

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