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Supporters for smoking ban in Cape encouraged after St. Louis County passes ban  

Jump to full article: KFVS Channel 12 (Cape Girardeau, MO), 2009-11-09
Author: CJ Cassidy

Intro:

Voters in St. Louis County recently passed a ban on smoking in most public places, and that has folks pushing for a similar ban in Cape Girardeau excited.

The folks Heartland News talked to believe they can work with city leaders to pass a similar ordinance down the road to ban smoking in most public places.

It's a proposal that's so controversial it gets people fired up no matter how they feel.

You may soon have to put out your cigarettes in restaurants, bars and workplaces if two local groups have their way.

Cape Breathe Easy and SEMO PASS (Peers Advocating Smoke Free Solutions) want you to sign a petition calling for restrictions on smoking.

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