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[Nebraska] Omaha Reveals Details of Tobacco Tax

The city of Omaha has gone public with the proposed ordinance for a tobacco tax to help fund the new UNMC Cancer Complex. The entire plan is now available online.
WOWT Channel 6 (Omaha, NE)
added Sep 14, 2012 07:27
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[Nebraska] National anti-tax figure lights up Omaha's cigarette tax fight

In a ”Dear Councilmember” letter dated September 10 Norquist writes “during this anemic economic recovery, the last thing our elected officials should look to do is raise taxes…" Councilman Chris Jerram, who is pushing the cigarette tax, tells Nebraska W
Watchdog.org (Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity)
added Sep 14, 2012 07:23
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[Nebraska] La Vista restricts tobacco in 3 parks

La Vista doesn't want tobacco products near youth athletic areas in three city parks: City Park, La Vista Sports Complex and Kelly McMahon Park.
Omaha (NE) World Herald
added Aug 3, 2012 18:35
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[Nebraska] La Vista bans smoking in its city parks

The La Vista City Council has banned tobacco products three of its city parks: City Park, La Vista Sports Complex and Kelly McMahon Park. Any form of tobacco will be prohibited.
Omaha (NE) World Herald
added Jul 27, 2012 14:13
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[Nebraska] La Vista bans smoking in its city parks

The La Vista City Council has banned tobacco products three of its city parks: City Park, La Vista Sports Complex and Kelly McMahon Park. Any form of tobacco will be prohibited.
Omaha (NE) World Herald
added Jul 27, 2012 14:13
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[Nebraska] Busy GISH teen finds time to speak out against tobacco use

Christensen said No Limits is a youth organization dedicated to anti-tobacco activism and “to opposing and exposing Big Tobacco.” Although there is not a No Limits organization in Grand Island, Christensen said, she decided last spring to participate in
Grand Island (NE) Independent
added Jul 2, 2012 11:36
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[Nebraska] LETTER: Acitivist urges smoke-free Bradshaw Park

By supporting a tobacco-free policy, the Columbus Youth Softball Association will send a clear message that they care about the health of the kids in our community
Columbus (NE) Telegram
added Jul 2, 2012 11:32
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[Nebraska] Lincoln parks could soon be tobacco free

It got approval from the Board of Health Tuesday night, now it needs approval from the Parks Department.
KLKN-TV (Lincoln, NE)
added Jun 25, 2012 12:53
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[Nebraska] EDITORIAL: Our view Mixed thoughts about tobacco-free parks resolution

As much as this resolution can make Fremont a healthier place to live, we can’t help but be a concerned about another intrusion into our private lives.
Fremont (NE) Tribune
added Jun 18, 2012 22:39
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[Vietnam, Nebraska] 6 indicted for alleged part in cigarette smuggling ring

Six people have been indicted for the roles they allegedly played in a ring importing cigarettes from Vietnam and selling them in the Lincoln area.
Lincoln (NE) Journal Star
added Jun 16, 2012 08:04
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