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[Kansas] AG makes public a letter describing the tobacco settlement arbitration

Kansas can expect about $17.3 million more as a result of the settlement
Kansas Health Institute (KHI)
added May 26, 2013 01:58
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[Kansas] Advocacy group questions AG's grip on revised tobacco settlement information

The state's leading child advocacy group expressed renewed frustration Wednesday with Attorney General Derek Schmidt's shroud of secrecy over financial details of Kansas' latest haul from the national tobacco company settlement.
Topeka (KS) Capital-Journal
added May 22, 2013 18:32
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[Kansas] City considers smoke-free parks

The city’s Parks and Recreation Board recommended the move, citing the dangers of second-hand smoke exposure. Currently, smoking is allowed in all parks and at least 20 feet from entrances to the community center.
Basehor Sentinel (Bonner Springs, KS)
added May 15, 2013 18:38
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[Kansas] Kan. AG defends not releasing tobacco funds report

The Kansas attorney general's office says it will release information about the state's share of tobacco settlement funds in a timely manner if it can do so legally. Spokesman Don Brown said Friday that Attorney General Derek Schmidt's office still is de
AP - Associated Press
added May 11, 2013 13:00
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Kansas Action for Children files lawsuit against Attorney General Derek Schmidt over settlement records

A child advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Friday against Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, alleging that Schmidt's office has violated the state law that requires the disclosure of public records. Kansas Action for Children is seeking information on
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World
added May 10, 2013 17:06
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[Kansas] Eagle editorial: Close casino smoking loophole

If tribal and privately owned casinos around the country insist on allowing smoking, that’s their business – though behind the times and bad for the health of their employees and customers. But it is Kansans’ business that state-owned casinos continue to
Wichita (KS) Eagle
added Apr 30, 2013 15:44
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[Kansas] Smoke-free casino in Oklahoma the exception in the area

Searching for a way to stand out among the many tribal casinos in northern Oklahoma, the new Kaw Nation SouthWind Casino decided not to let customers smoke while they play the slot machines.
Wichita (KS) Eagle
added Apr 29, 2013 12:21
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[Kansas] Tobacco litigation dollars higher than expected

Advocates hope excess goes in endowment, legislators say little chance
Topeka (KS) Capital-Journal
added Apr 26, 2013 06:15
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[Kansas] Smoking continues to be health risk, center of campus attention for potential new policies

As the Student Governing Association considers making changes to the university's smoking policy, the topic has become an important issue to many K-State students.
Kansas State Collegian
added Mar 28, 2013 13:08
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[Kansas] Smoking continues to be health risk, center of campus attention for potential new policies

As the Student Governing Association considers making changes to the university's smoking policy, the topic has become an important issue to many K-State students.
Kansas State Collegian
added Mar 28, 2013 13:08
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