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[Kansas] Kovel’s Antiques: 19th century tobacco jars sported quirky designs

Why would a tobacco jar from the 19th century be shaped like a lady in a long, full dress? Tobacco jars were made in many unexpected shapes, and there are many figural tobacco-jar collectors today.
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World
added Jul 31, 2012 13:06
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[Kansas] State fair boots indoor smoking but embraces beer in 1987

One vice was expanded at the Kansas State Fair in 1987 while another was curtailed. The Kansas State Fair Board voted to allow beer sales on the fairgrounds on Sundays while banning smoking from enclosed exhibit buildings.
Hutchinson (KS) News
added Jul 30, 2012 15:11
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[Kansas, New York] Attorney General Schmidt secures $1 million settlement with tobacco company

Grand River Enterprises (GRE), of New York State, agreed to a back payment to Kansas of $672,000 in escrow funds in addition to $336,000 in penalties and reimbursement of the attorney general's office fees and expenses. The money secured in escrow is hel
Kansas Attorney General
added Jul 13, 2012 12:56
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Absolute ban on smoking a long shot for Kansas universities

The Kansas Board of Regents, which governs the state’s six public universities, introduced a policy in 2010 that bans tobacco sales and distribution on campuses. But it has not banned smoking itself. “We have nothing on use,” said Vanessa Lamoreaux, ass
Kansas City (MO) Star
added Jul 5, 2012 10:29
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Kansas law banning e-cigarette sales to minors set to go in place

Health risks of smokeless alternative are hazy, but for some the state’s ban isn’t strict enough.
Kansas City (MO) Star
added Jun 27, 2012 16:08
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Kansas puts age limit on e-cigarettes

KCTV 5 (Kansas City, KS)
added Jun 5, 2012 14:03
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[Kansas] New law bans e-cigarette use for kids under 18

A new Kansas law that takes effect July 1 will ban anyone under 18 from purchasing or possessing electronic cigarettes.
Lawrence (KS) Journal-World
added Jun 5, 2012 14:01
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[Kansas] Health leaders concerned about rising rate of pregnant smokers in Douglas County

According to a new 38-page Community Health Assessment report, 13 percent of the live births in Douglas County in 2010, were to women who smoked during pregnancy. That’s up from 2006
WellCommons (Lawrence Joural-World)
added Jun 4, 2012 14:38
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[Kansas] More Douglas Co. pregnant women smoking

A new report shows there has been an increase in the number of Douglas County residents who report smoking during their pregnancies.
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 4, 2012 14:35
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Dr. Whelan urges Kansas to consider tobacco harm reduction study

Re: Support for Resolution No. 6026, to direct the KDHE to investigate a study of tobacco harm reduction
American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
added May 15, 2012 18:46
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