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[Indiana] Johnson County repeals smoking ban a month before it starts

One of Indiana's strictest smoking bans has already been snuffed out, less than a month before it was supposed to start. The three-member Johnson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to repeal a county-wide smoking ban that was suppose
Indianapolis (IN) Star
added Dec 13, 2012 15:18
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Officials vote to repeal smoking ban in central Indiana county following belated complaints

Commissioners in Johnson County, just south of Indianapolis, voted unanimously this week to repeal the countywide ban, which had been slated to begin Jan. 5. The ban would have prohibited smoking in all bars, restaurants, businesses, hotels, private clu
AP - Associated Press
added Dec 13, 2012 15:15
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[Indiana] Sitting, smoking our way to the bottom

Hoosiers are heavier, smoke more and are increasingly diabetic, compared to a year ago. Indiana dropped four spots in overall health rankings since 2011, earning the distinction of the 41st healthiest state in the country, according to findings released
The Times of Northwest Indiana
added Dec 12, 2012 14:52
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[Indiana] Differing Smoking Laws Cloud Predictions About Impact of Ohio Casinos

Cincinnati casino and others in Ohio will be smoke-free; Indiana's aren't
WIBC 91.3 FM (Indianapolis, IN)
added Dec 12, 2012 12:27
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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] Final smoke vote on agenda: City council will decide on divisive ban

The Columbus City Council will cast final votes Tuesday on whether the city should prohibit smoking in bars, taverns and private clubs and on how the council districts will be reshaped.
Columbus (IN) Republic
added Dec 2, 2012 23:40
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Indiana colleges look to revise campus smoking policies

Ball State, Purdue and Indiana State all describe themselves as smoke-free, but still have designated smoking areas outside dorms and main campus buildings. Kay Bales, vice president of student affairs at Ball State, said the school plans to become 100
The Times of Northwest Indiana
added Nov 28, 2012 14:27
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[Indiana] Smoke out: Area colleges, universities ban, discourage tobacco use

Post-secondary institutions in Indiana prohibited smoking and/or all tobacco use four or more years before Indiana’s State Smoke Free Law took effect on July 1. Unlike their downstate counterparts, Hammond’s Purdue University Calumet and Indiana Univers
The Times of Northwest Indiana
added Nov 27, 2012 06:48
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[Indiana] Editorial: City Council demonstrated leadership in smoking ban ($$)

While the 2005 ordinance was regarded as an enormous step forward in protecting the health of the community, it was nevertheless recognized as a partial measure. Last week, the 2012 City Council finished the job.
Columbus (IN) Republic
added Nov 25, 2012 14:15
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[Indiana] Tragic fire: Woman lights cigarette while on oxygen

"She was lighting a cigarette I assume while she's wearing her oxygen mask and as a result the fire from the cigarette lighter and the oxygen set her pajamas on fire," said Emery. "From there I guess the rest is history."
WBND ABC57 ( South Bend, IN)
added Nov 23, 2012 15:06
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