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Smoking Ban Affects Bar and Restaurant Profits
Jump to full article: KNDU TV Channel 25 (Kennewick, WA), 2008-06-11
Intro: New numbers from the state's Department of Revenue show bar and tavern revenues have actually risen since the controversial indoor smoking ban took effect.
The stats show revenues have risen by $130 million since the last full year before the ban.
Bar owners KNDU talked with Wednesday say they think smokers have finally adjusted to the new rules.
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