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Smoking bans pick up steam in latest poll 

Jump to full article: (Madison, WI) Capital Times, 2008-04-08
Author: Alexandra Clinton Correspondent for The Capital Times

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Wisconsin residents show an increased support for smoking bans, according to a poll released today.

The poll showed 69 percent of respondents favor legislation prohibiting smoking in indoor public spaces, workplaces, bars and restaurants.

That percentage is up 5 percent from a 2007 poll headed by the same firms that conducted this poll, the Mellman Group and Public Opinion Strategies.

"Results show public opinion has moved more in favor of the smoke-free laws," said Maureen Busalacchi, executive director of Smoke Free Wisconsin.

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