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[Connecticut] Lawmakers, teens debate secondhand smoke bill

Kavadas was one of three teenagers who came to the state Capitol on Wednesday to testify in support of a bill that would ban smoking in a vehicle transporting a child 6 years old or younger and who weighs less than 60 pounds.
Connecticut Post
added Feb 20, 2013 23:01
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[Connecticut] VIDEO: Smoking to be Banned in Cars?

State lawmakers want to make smoking in cars illegal if there is a child under 7 years old inside. Parents like the idea.
NBC Connecticut
added Feb 19, 2013 18:08
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[Connecticut] Proposal to Ban Smoking in Cars Headed to Hearing

The bill, introduced by state Rep. Henry J. Genga (D-East Hartford), calls for a warning for the first violation and a ticket and fine for subsequent violations. "A violation would be considered a secondary infraction because the intent is to educate th
Patch.org
added Feb 17, 2013 14:12
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[Connecticut] Waterbury Tobacco Shop Owner Pleads Guilty in Chris Donovan Campaign Finance Scandal

Paul Rogers, 40, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to one count each of devising a scheme to bribe a public official and conspiring to make false statements to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and to impede the FEC's enforcement of federal c
Litchfield County (CT) Times
added Jan 29, 2013 16:15
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[Connecticut] Police raid smoke shops, arrest 2

State and Norwich police raided two smoke shops Friday and arrested two men, seizing more than 3 pounds of synthetic marijuana and more than 300 smoking pipes.
The Day (New London, CT)
added Jan 26, 2013 06:19
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[Connecticut] Roll-Your-Own Tobacco Shop Owner Pleads Guilty

The co-owner of a roll-your-own smoke shop charged in an alleged scheme to direct illegal campaign contributions into Chris Donovan's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of devising a scheme to bribe a
NBC Connecticut
added Jan 24, 2013 20:34
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[Connecticut] Waterbury tobacco shop owner pleads guilty in Donovan campaign scandal

According to a press release from U.S. District Attorney David B. Fein's office, Rogers was part of a group of roll your own smoke shop owners who created a scheme to put $27,500 toward Donovan's Congressional campaign. The conspirators recruited several
New Haven (CT) Register
added Jan 24, 2013 20:30
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[Connecticut] In Case You Forgot, Smoking's Prohibited

Click here for a summary of the state's 2003 Clean Indoor Air Act. It specifies that all restaurants, taverns, and bars without exception prohibit smoking and specifies even the size of the letters required in the sign. Only private clubs and tobacco ba
New Haven (CT) Independent
added Jan 2, 2013 16:33
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[Connecticut] Just what is third-hand smoke, anyway?

In an effort to inform the public about this little-known concept, Stratford is launching a third-hand-smoke awareness campaign after the start of the new year. The program aims to help people, particularly children, limit their exposure to these chemica
Connecticut Post
added Dec 31, 2012 11:27
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Connecticut lawmakers may consider ban on smoking in cars with children

A lawmaker recently asked the Office of Legislative Research for a description of laws in other states banning smoking in vehicles when children are present.
Middletown (CT) Press
added Dec 27, 2012 10:13
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