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• Bill Would Make Casinos Smoke-Free  

The State Legislature recently introduced a bill that would ban smoking in all gaming areas at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard and at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. Both casinos now have designated smoking and nonsmoking gaming space, but some workers say it is not enough.

Mary Ann Handley, a Democratic state senator representing the Fourth District, said she introduced the legislation after hearing complaints from employees at the two casinos saying they did not like working in smoke-filled environments. In 2003, the state banned smoking in public areas, including bars and restaurants, but the measure did not cover the casinos on Indian territory. Ms. Handley said making the casinos completely smoke-free would be the next step in eliminating public smoking in the state.

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