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[West Virginia] EDITORIAL: Government won't solve state's tobacco problems

As in most such reports, the American Lung Association assumes it is the job of government to do the hard work for citizens - to shoulder the burden for what should be personal decisions and efforts.
Martinsburg (WV) Journal
added Jan 26, 2013 04:04
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[West Virginia] Marshall Ban May Wind Up Outside

The Marshall County Board of Health is proposing expanding its existing smoking ban to include some outdoor areas and hotel rooms.
Wheeling (WV) Intelligencer
added Jan 24, 2013 20:41
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[West Virginia] Marshall Co. smoking ban expansion proposed

Smoking would no longer be allowed in hotel rooms and some outdoor areas in Marshall County under a proposed expansion of the county's existing ban. The Marshall County Board of Health is expected to vote on expanding the smoking ban on Feb. 8. Public c
AP - Associated Press
added Jan 24, 2013 20:37
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[West Virginia] EDITORIAL: Tobacco control — Findings of new study unfortunate

We do believe that local coalition leaders are doing a good job in helping to educate area residents and youth about the dangers of tobacco. But it looks like they will need some additional help from state lawmakers in improving our individual county ran
Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph
added Jan 20, 2013 10:41
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[West Virginia] Editorial: Too many lives, too much money go up in smoke

Some local governments, including Cabell and Wayne counties, have taken steps to curb smoking, but state governments in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky have not made the same effort, according to the American Lung Association.
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
added Jan 20, 2013 10:34
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[West Virginia] Group: Tobacco Policies Cloudy

State’s tobacco-related health costs are $1.7B yearly
Wheeling (WV) Intelligencer
added Jan 17, 2013 14:52
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[West Virginia] Tobacco Ordinance Passed in Bridgeport

After hearing public comment and discussion, council approved the ordinance 5 to 1. The ban prohibits tobacco use in all parks, recreation facilities, and their parking lots.
WBOY-TV (Clarksburg, WV)
added Jan 15, 2013 16:01
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[West Virginia] Lewis Board of Health delays smoking ban expansion

WESTON — The Lewis County Board of Health voted to change part of its proposed expanded smoking ban, but delayed voting on putting the new regulations into place. The board wants its attorney to first review the draft, board member Melinda Law told the
Clarksburg (WV) Exponent Telegram
added Jan 9, 2013 12:04
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[West Virginia] Lewis Co. board considers expanding smoking ban

Lewis County health officials are considering expanding the county's smoking ban to bars and gaming facilities.
AP - Associated Press
added Jan 7, 2013 13:47
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[West Virginia] LETTER: Tobacco industry must come clean

It is well past time for policy makers and court adjudicators to make the tobacco industry come clean, for tobacco prevention and cessation, as well as strong tobacco product taxation and other policies to be given more than just lip service in West Virgi
Charleston (WV) Gazette
added Jan 1, 2013 12:44
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