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[Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Wisconsin] COSGROVE: Smoking in Oklahoma: Five states that have gone smoke-free

I was curious about other states that have made similar efforts. So, here’s a list of five states that have recently gone “smoke-free” in some regard.
The Oklahoman
added Feb 21, 2013 17:19
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[Kansas] NRA-backed bill would restrict anti-smoking programs

Members of the NRA and the Kansas State Rifle Association are supporting a bill that would bar state money from lobbying against legal products.
Topeka (KS) Capital-Journal
added Feb 7, 2013 09:15
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[Kansas] Smoking ban boosts business at Wichita diner

When the owner of the Town and Country diner in Wichita put a no smoking sign on the door, he thought it would kill business. But it actually brought more people in. Business boomed so much after the ban, the owner credits it for rescuing the restaurant
KWCH 12 / KBSL 10 (Wichita, KS)
added Jan 26, 2013 22:23
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Study: Kansas' smoking ban hasn't affected business in restaurants, bars

The Kansas Health Institute analysis concluded "there is no apparent evidence that smoking bans in Kansas have been associated with a decrease in statewide restaurant and bar sales, or with a decrease in the number of establishments serving liquor." Aft
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World
added Jan 26, 2013 06:33
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KHI report: Kansas smoking ban not affecting bar, restaurant sales

A new study from the Kansas Health Institute, a nonprofit health policy and research organization, suggests that bars and restaurants may actually be benefiting from the Kansas ban on smoking inside public places.
Wichita (KS) Business Journal
added Jan 26, 2013 05:27
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Kansas smoking ban hasn't choked off bars, restaurants, study finds

The Kansas Health Institute has released an analysis saying the statewide smoking ban has not had an overall negative effect on the restaurant and bar industry, as some initially feared.
Kansas City (MO) Business Journal
added Jan 26, 2013 05:19
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Brownback, Schmidt say Kansas will join other states in tobacco agreement

Gov. Sam Brownback and Attorney General Derek Schmidt on Friday said funding to children's programs will be protected under a multistate legal agreement to settle disputed payments from several major tobacco companies.
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World
added Dec 23, 2012 21:48
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[Kansas] ROTHSCHILD: Up in smoke: What will state do about lost tobacco funds?

Here is the problem. Kansas is among some 30 states in arbitration with Big Tobacco companies that are seeking to reduce payments promised to the states under a mammoth legal settlement from the 1990s.
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World
added Dec 10, 2012 15:09
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[Kansas] 2-Alarm Fire Caused By Resident Smoking While On Oxygen

A resident smoking while on oxygen led to a two-alarm fire at apartment building Tuesday night. It happened around 9:30 Tuesday night at Willow Creek Manor, a senior living apartment complex located in the 1300 block of South Bleckley.
KAKE TV Channel 10 (Wichita, KS)
added Dec 6, 2012 11:49
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[Kansas] Smoking near oxygen device apparent cause of Wichita high-rise fire

Firefighters also had to evacuate more than 60 people, fire Capt. Stuart Bevis said Wednesday. Many of the residents of the apartments, at Willow Creek Manor, southeast of Lincoln and Oliver, have medical conditions or physical disabilities that require t
Wichita (KS) Eagle
added Dec 6, 2012 10:18
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