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[Wyoming] Casper smoking ban exceptions advance

Casper City Council members held true Tuesday to their previous votes to gut the city's  smoking ban, a split that moves forward amendments to the ban. Mayor Schlager and council members Charlie Powell, Paul Meyer and Craig Hedquist opposed the changes.
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
added May 23, 2013 02:53
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[Wyoming] Casper City Council Passes Second Reading of Revised Smoking Ban

After 45 minutes of debate and public discussion at its regular meeting Tuesday night, Casper City Council narrowly passed the second reading of the city’s revised public indoor smoking ordinance 5-4. ... would allow smoking within Casper taverns, lounge
KTWO (K2) (Casper, WY)
added May 22, 2013 20:00
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[California] Prop. 65 changes proposed by Jerry Brown

Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday that he intends to change California's landmark consumer-safety law in an attempt to reduce frivolous lawsuits and give the public clearer information about toxic chemicals. Since voters approved Proposition 65 in 1986, the
San Francisco Chronicle
added May 21, 2013 15:44
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[UK-Wales] ASH Wales stops film industry from tearing a hole in smokefree law

The motion picture industry, working through the BBC, which has production facilities in Wales, has been pressing the government to create an exception for smoking on soundstages. Under pressure mobilized by ASH Wales, the government just announced that
Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education (UCSF)
added May 21, 2013 15:41
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[UK-Wales] Health minister to shelve plans to exempt film and TV performers from smoking ban

Prof Drakeford said that, after discussions with Economy Minister Edwina Hart, the government would "not proceed with the original proposals at this time". Amendments to regulations on the 2007 smoking ban would have exempted performers from the smokin
WalesOnline (uk)
added May 16, 2013 09:23
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Hotels You Should Avoid While Traveling on Vacation This Summer

While it is common knowledge that second hand smoke exposure poses a significant health risk, few realize that accumulating scientific evidence is pointing a nicotine stained finger at third hand smoke exposure as well. Third hand smoke exposure is the pe
eMaxHealth
added May 15, 2013 13:38
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[West Virginia] Morgantown lounge grandfathered into smoking ban

There's only one hookah bar in the state of West Virginia, and after a recent Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health meeting, it appears it will stay that way. In March, Wheeling resident Trey Santorine asked Ohio County health board members to relax the c
AP - Associated Press
added May 12, 2013 17:07
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[Missouri] Smoking ban hearing in St. Charles brings out both sides

Familiar smoking-ban battle lines were drawn again Monday night at the first of three City Council hearings, with advocates making health arguments and opponents warning about violating business property rights. “My hope here is you all consider the dang
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added May 10, 2013 12:23
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[Missouri] St. Charles pursues smoking ban with exemption for Ameristar

St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith does not want to see smoking banned at Ameristar Casino St. Charles. The city received $13 million in tax revenue from the casino in calendar year 2012, and that revenue is essential to the city’s budget, she said.
St. Louis (MO) Business Journal
added May 10, 2013 12:21
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[North Carolina] E-cigarettes challenge interpretations of smoking bans

Taking a puff on an electronic cigarette isn't technically smoking, prompting some local businesses to allow customers to use the cigarettes indoors. Others still prohibit their usage, which can make it difficult for smokers and nonsmokers alike to navig
Wilmington (NC) Star-News
added May 9, 2013 00:30
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