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[Indiana] Asian farmers group opposes new tobacco curbs

Asian farmers launched a campaign Tuesday opposing international tobacco treaty measures they say could devastate the livelihood of the region's 10 million tobacco growers. The International Tobacco Growers Association said the campaign by its Asia chapt
AP - Associated Press
added Sep 25, 2012 12:54
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[Indiana] Residents Speak Out Against Smoking Ban

Columbus Mayor Kristen Brown and City Council members held a second public discussion Tuesday night on whether the council should consider any additional restrictions to the newly enacted State Law restricting smoking.
WCSI Radio 1010 (Columbus, IN)
added Sep 20, 2012 09:21
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[Indiana] Lawmakers Could Revisit Smoking's Effect On Insurance Rates

One idea that has been floated is allowing employers to charge higher insurance premiums or co-pays for people who smoke or have other unhealthy habits. Indiana AFL-CIO President Nancy Guyott says the union would fight that idea if it is proposed. She wa
Indiana Public Media - WFIU / WTIU
added Aug 28, 2012 08:23
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[Indiana] Casinos able to cash in on smokers

In one week it will officially become illegal, with a few exceptions, to smoke in public buildings everywhere in Indiana.
Fort Wayne (IN) Journal-Gazette
added Jun 24, 2012 21:04
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[Indiana] State smoking ban brings tangle of sign requirements

The quaintly simple “NO SMOKING” signs of olden times won't do. The state ban spells out different signs to post at entrances and indoors and still different signs for restaurants.
Fort Wayne(IN) News-Sentinel
added Jun 22, 2012 09:52
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[Indiana] Anti-Tobacco Advocates Renew Plea to Restore Stop-Smoking Funds

A day before Senate Republicans unveil their budget, anti-smoking activists are renewing a public push to restore tobacco-prevention funding. Both House Republicans' budget and Governor Pence's slash the $8 million annual budget for the health departmen
WIBC 91.3 FM (Indianapolis, IN)
added Apr 4, 2013 15:08
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[Indiana] Legislature unlikely to toughen Ind. smoking ban

An extension of Indiana's statewide smoking ban to include bars is unlikely to happen this year, with legislators saying this week more time is needed to see the effects of the current ban. The exemption for bars is the largest of the loopholes included
AP - Associated Press
added Jan 19, 2013 18:00
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[Indiana] Columbus City Council Passes Citywide Smoking Ban

Come July, smoking will no longer be allowed in any businesses within Columbus City limits. That, after the City Council voted on second reading to approve an ordinance that bans individuals from lighting up. The measure was vigorously supported by anti
WIBC 91.3 FM (Indianapolis, IN)
added Dec 5, 2012 06:37
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[Indiana] Smoking ban approved in Johnson County

Johnson County commissioners unanimously passed a smoking ban this morning that prohibits smoking in all public businesses, including bars, hotels, restaurants and private clubs.
Indianapolis (IN) Star
added Nov 5, 2012 11:29
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[Indiana] Second day of federal hearing on smoking ban concludes, decision will wait

A dozen small neighborhood bar owners are fighting the city's strengthened smoking ban. They claim it's unconstitutional, and are asking a federal judge to keep the city from enforcing it.
WXIN-TV Fox 59 (Indiannapolis, IN)
added Oct 26, 2012 18:14
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