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[New York] AUDIO: Blair Horner: A Big Gift For Big Tobacco?
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would give a gift to the tobacco industry. Under the proposal, tobacco companies – and only tobacco companies, no other types of businesses – would not have to post a bond that is the equivalent of the judgment
Jun 18, 2013
WAMC/Northeast Public Radio (Albany, NY)
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[Wyoming] Casper City Council will take final vote to weaken smoking ban Tuesday
The Casper City Council on Tuesday will take its final vote to gut the public smoking ban, including changes that would allow smoking in bars. The city ban took effect in late 2012 for bars, restaurants and private clubs. But after hearing from local b
Jun 17, 2013
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
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Jun 17, 2013 12:01
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[Pennsylvania] LETTER: Patriot-News editorial should have embraced entire smoke-free proposal
The editorial left me questioning why lawmakers would think only some, but not all, workers should be protected from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Research shows that people who work in private clubs, hotels and residential facilities are at equal risk
Jun 16, 2013
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News
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Jun 16, 2013 13:03
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[South Carolina] Bluffton officials may allow 'cigar bars' under smoking ban change
Town Council tentatively approved a provision for "cigar bars," tobacco shops that would be allowed to sell beer and wine while patrons smoked. The amendment would allow only cigars -- not cigarettes. The proposal was made at the request of Councilman Te
Jun 16, 2013
(Hilton Head, SC) Island Packet
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Jun 16, 2013 12:16
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[West Virginia] Marshall University bans tobacco products on campus, allows for exceptions
Marshall University's Board of Governors has banned tobacco products on the Huntington campus. The policy approved Tuesday is effective July 1 for indoor and outdoor locations. The policy gives exceptions for events that attract a large number of off-cam
Jun 11, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 12, 2013 18:29
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Bulgarian Non-Smokers Stage Protest in Sofia
Non-smokers are staging a rally in Bulgaria's capital Sofia in protest against the proposed easing of the full ban on smoking in all enclosed public spaces. The rally started at 11 am Saturday in front of the building of the Parliament. About 200 plus
Jun 8, 2013
Novinite.com (bg)
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Jun 11, 2013 14:32
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[New Jersey] LETTER: Inquirer Letters Extra: Revel policy's foul smell
Nobody should be forced to risk their health - or their life - because they're trying to earn an honest wage. It is clear smoke-free casino policies do not hurt gaming. In 2012, New York's smoke-free Resorts World Racino was the nation's leader in slot r
Jun 10, 2013
Philly blogs
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Jun 10, 2013 20:18
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[California] COUNCIL WATERS DOWN EATERY SMOKING LIMITS
After a contentious debate Wednesday night, the Oceanside City Council tentatively approved a watered-down ban on smoking at outdoor eateries, limiting the restriction to restaurant space on public sidewalks, not private property.
Jun 7, 2013
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
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Jun 7, 2013 11:42
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[Texas] Electronic cigarettes could be removed from Forney’s smoking ban
City Manager Brian Brooks said ... I think we should [revisit the ordinance], for the simple reason that the rationale underlying the smoking ordinance to begin with is that it is a health issue based on second hand smoke."
Jun 5, 2013
InForney.com
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[Texas] Electronic cigarettes could be removed from Forney’s smoking ban
City Manager Brian Brooks said if the City Council requests to revisit the smoking ban, the city can certainly do that. Council member Parker added, “Since the issue was brought up with me specifically, I think we should [revisit the ordinance], for the
Jun 5, 2013
InForney.com
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