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October - December 2005
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Recent news stories show that the vast majority of Tennessee citizens want smokefree air in restaurants and other public places. This right is being won in communities across the nation, including Lexington and Louisville in the neighboring tobacco state of Kentucky. Legislators in Georgia and Florida have passed statewide bans on smoking in restaurants, showing more concern for their constituents than for the big tobacco industry which profits from their suffering (not to mention government-subsidized health care for the diseases caused by exposure to tobacco smoke).
News stories listed on this page focus primarily on Tennessee and surrounding states. In Tennessee, our legislators are letting us down by perpetuating a state law which actually prevents us from protecting our families from toxic tobacco smoke. Under TCA Section 39-17-1551, it is illegal for a city, town, or county in Tennessee to protect the rights of its citizens to breath smokefree air. That's as ludicrous as having a state law preventing the county health department from conducting hygiene inspections in restaurants.
If you are interested in following the news as it happens, please return to this page often because some news organizations remove stories from their web sites a week or two after they are published. Also note that articles about a location which are published in another state may be listed under one or both states.
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Teens Get Hard Sell to Quit Smoking
ABC News, 31 December 200539% live in areas limiting smoking
USA Today, 28 December 2005Smoking May Make Psoriasis Worse
Forbes, 22 December 2005Places to Puff Getting Harder to Find
Voice of America, Washington, DC, 15 December 2005To date, 14 U.S. states, and more than 2,000 cities and towns, have passed no-smoking ordinances affecting public places -- especially restaurants and bars.
Hotel industry eyes extended smoking bans
MSNBC, 6 December 2005Hotel Chain Bans Smoking
Join Together, Boston, Massachusetts, 6 December 2005Passive smoking is breast cancer risk factor
Reuters, 2 December 2005Westin goes smoke-free
Memphis Business Journal, Memphis, Tennessee, 1 December 2005Cancer patients, too, find it hard to give up smoking
U.S. News & World Report, 30 November 2005Smoke free
Time, 20 November 2005Best Ways To Quit Smoking
WNCT-9, Greenville, North Carolina, 17 November 2005Smokeout Tips for Cold Turkey Quitters
WhyQuit News, Charleston, South Carolina, 16 November 2005Study shows fewer heart attacks after smoking ban
News 8, Austin, Texas, 15 November 2005Lower Adult Smoking Rates with More Adults Quitting
WebWire, 10 November 2005Study: Ban reduces number of smokers
United Press International (UPI), 9 November 2005AMA Calls for U.S. Smoking Ban
Join Together, Boston, Massachusetts, 9 November 2005Smokeout: Programs designed to help smokers stomp out habit
The Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 5 November 2005Anti-smoking group blasts Lenny Kravitz
United Press International (UPI), 5 November 2005Quit [Smoking] to Live: Fighting Lung Cancer
ABC News, November 2005Decline in Teen Smoking Falters as States Spend Less on Prevention
Join Together, Boston, Massachusetts, 31 October 2005Report: Safe levels of key toxins unknown
MSNBC, 26 October 2005Airline coming down on smoking workers
Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 24 October 2005Smoking worsens alcohol-related mental deficits
Reuters, 24 October 2005Smokers Misinformed About Smoking’s Link to Cancer
Newswise, 19 October 2005Study: 1.4 Million Smoking-Related Cancer Deaths Annually
Join Together, Boston, Massachusetts, 13 October 2005Smoking Linked to Lower IQ, Diminished Thinking
FOX News, 12 October 2005Long-term Smoking Is Associated With Up To 40 Percent Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer
Science Daily, 4 October 2005
ALABAMA
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Citronelle bans smoking in any public place
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 9 December 2005Westin Hotel Chain to Ban Smoking Indoors
Gadsden Times, Gadsden, Alabama, 5 December 2005Huntsville restaurants adjust to new smoking ordinance
WAFF-48, Huntsville, Alabama, 5 December 2005Anti-smoking laws give Smokeout day a boost
The Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 17 November 2005Six weeks old, the city's law on smoking brings results
The Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 13 November 2005City effects smoking ordinance
The Cullman Times, Cullman, Alabama, 12 November 2005Ordinance turning away some
The Cullman Times, Cullman, Alabama, 6 November 2005"People have told us they never ate at Waffle House before because of the smoke, but now they do, so I guess it sort of evens out over time.
Several businesses made the decision to designate themselves as "smoking" or "non-smoking" months ago.
The Cracker Barrel Restaurant on Alabama Highway 157 North, which had provided both smoking and non-smoking sections, has posted a sign at its front entrance which states that the restaurant and Old Country Store is smoke-free.
Just down the street, Denny's, which previously permitted smoking, has smoke-free signs posted outside and inside the restaurant.
Denny's Manager Gisela Daza said business dropped off in the first month after the decision was made to go smoke-free, but noted that the trend is beginning to show signs of reversing.
"In the first month business was down, but it's now beginning to pick up again," Daza said. "We've heard a number of complaints from customers who smoke. I smoke, so I understand. We've also heard compliments from customers who say they are glad we decided to go smoke-free. There is only one Denny's in Cullman. The food is good so my hope is that any customers we lost in the beginning will be back after the shock wears off."
Daza said she was working at a Denny's in California in 1989 when the state went smoke-free.
"After two or three months the customers began to come back and eventually business was better than before," Daza said. "I later transferred to Seattle, Wash., and the same thing happened there. I expect it to be the same here. Once the initial shock wears off the people will be back."
If not, there are dining alternatives for those who prefer to eat and smoke under one roof.Decatur's smoking law is lax, some say
The Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 28 October 2005Officials to push for tough smoke laws in Decatur
The Decatur Daily News, Decatur, Alabama, 28 October 2005Columbiana looks at possible smoking ban
Shelby County Reporter, Columbiana, Alabama, 25 October 2005Deadly exposure
The Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 22 October 2005True smoker [Click link and scroll down]
The Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 21 October 2005City can do everyone a favor by enforcing its smoking law
The Decatur Daily, Decatur, Alabama, 20 October 2005
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ARKANSAS
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Huckabee Eyes A Statewide Workplace Smoking Ban
KTHV, Little Rock, Arkansas, 24 December 2005Governor Huckabee Supports Statewide Smoking Ban
KATV-7, Little Rock, Arkansas, 13 December 2005Fairfield Bay Considers Smoking Ban
KTHV, Little Rock, Arkansas, 12 December 2005Smoke-Free City, A Possibility in Little Rock
KATV-7, Little Rock, Arkansas, 29 November 2005Smoking Declines in Arkansas Youth
KATV-7, Little Rock, Arkansas, 25 November 2005Springdale restaurants offer day of smoke-free dining
Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 18 November 2005Classes will clear up questions on smoking ban
Pine Bluff Commercial, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 29 October 2005Smoking among teens appears to be dropping, survey finds
Arkansas News Bureau, Little Rock, Arkansas, 9 October 2005
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, California law already prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Connecticut law already prohibits smoking in specified public places, including restaurants and bars, as well as workplaces with five or more employees.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Delaware law already prohibits smoking in public places and all workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Florida's state constitution prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants.
GEORGIA
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Georgia law already prohibits smoking in public places and most workplaces, including restaurants and bars. Exceptions include private bars, establishments which deny access and employment to minors, and separately ventilated rooms in restaurants and bars.
Nicotine use growing threat to Alabama teens
The Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus, Georgia, 15 December 2005Butt out?
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, 11 December 2005Smoking bans by choice and by fiat
Houston Home Journal, Houston County, Georgia, 9 December 2005Smoking ban in county's parks still not well known
Athens Banner-Herald, Athens, Georgia, 9 December 2005County seeks input on smoking ban changes
Gwinnett Daily Post, Griffin, Georgia, 7 December 2005Westin chain to ban smoking nationwide
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, 5 December 2005Barrow passes smoking 'ban'
Gwinnett Daily Post, Griffin, Georgia, 23 November 2005Kennesaw bans smoking in parks
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, 23 November 2005Smoking ban on all county property slated for approval
The Banner-Herald, Athens, Georgia, 21 November 2005State smoking ban rules take effect today
Gwinnett Daily Post, Griffin, Georgia, 17 November 2005Smoking public hearing could come after all
Gwinnett Daily Post, Griffin, Georgia, 13 November 2005State law bans smoking 24/7
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, 26 October 2005State pressing Decatur for ban on smoking
The Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus, Georgia, 22 October 2005Delay sought in smoking changes: Code rewrite would weaken county ban
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, 18 October 2005
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Idaho law already prohibits smoking in restaurants and bars, as well as publicly owned workplaces.
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KENTUCKY
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Daviess County shoots down "hardship exemption" in smoking ban
WKYT-27, Lexington, Kentucky, 30 December 2005Area jails buck non-smoking trend
The Advocate, Danville, Kentucky, 25 December 2005Bingo halls cited for violating Louisville's smoking ban
Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 22 December 2005Daviess Fiscal Court approves smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 17 December 2005Daviess to become smoke-free on Jan. 1
Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 17 November 2005Butts out: Smoking ban approved in Owensboro, Daviess Co.
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 17 December 2005Daviess County approves smoking ban
WHAS-11, Louisville, Kentucky, 16 December 2005Healthy children can break state's cycle
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 14 December 2005State(s) of health: Other areas offer examples to Kentucky
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 13 December 2005Westin to ban smoking in US, Canadian hotels
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 6 December 2005Kentucky is still failing to fight smoking's harm
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 December 2005How well is Louisville's smoking ban working?
WHAS-11, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 December 2005City demands smoking alerts
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 2 December 2005Jeffersonville Mayor Changes Mind, Signs Smoking Ban
WAVE-3, Louisville, Kentucky, 1 December 2005Jeffersonville mayor signs smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 1 December 2005Regulars see difference in the air
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 16 November 2005Smoking ban flickers to life in Louisville
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 16 November 2005Eatery Enacts Smoking Ban A Day Early
WAVE-3, Louisville, Kentucky, 15 November 2005Loopholes in smoking ban found
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 15 November 2005Protecting the public
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 14 November 2005Louisville smoking ban starts Tuesday
Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 14 November 2005Smoking ban to crack down tomorrow on lighting up
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 14 November 2005Many claim smoking ban exemptions
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 13 November 2005Smoking ban in Jeff a step closer
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 8 November 2005The toll of timidity
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 November 2005Smoke-free?
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 November 2005Smoking ban's specifics still hazy
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 2 November 2005Smoking ban goes into effect in two weeks
WHAS-11, Louisville, Kentucky, 2 November 2005Smoking ban idea in Jeff [Jeffersonville] watched
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 1 November 2005Smoking ban likely in nearby county
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 30 October 2005Owensboro closer to a smoking ban
Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 30 October 2005Daviess County may get smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 30 October 2005Owensboro headed towards smoking ban in public businesses
Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 29 October 2005Smoking ordinance: Decision is easy; it's a matter of public health
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 16 October 2005Non-smoking sections are a joke
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 15 October 2005Many suffer from addiction of few
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 15 October 2005Smoking-ban plan will be debated in Jeffersonville [Indiana]
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 13 October 2005Madison considers smoking ban
Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 12 August 2005Eastern Kentucky County Discusses Smoking Ban
WKYT-27, Lexington, Kentucky, 12 October 2005More than 20 communities across the state are currently considering smoking bans, including one in eastern Kentucky.
Dining out ruined by smoke assault
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 11 October 2005Nicotine a drug difficult to kick
The Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 10 October 2005No one should have the right to give you cancer from second-hand smoke.
Drive is on for N. Ky. to butt out
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 10 October 2005Smoking Ban In Effect
WLEX-18, Lexington, Kentucky, 2 October 2005Georgetown's smoking ban kicks in today
WKYT-27, Lexington, Kentucky, 1 October 2005Smoking ban takes effect today in Georgetown
Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 1 October 2005
LOUISIANA
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Gibsland becomes smallest municipality to go smoke-free
The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, 15 December 2005Positives outweigh negatives in city smoking law
The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, 30 October 2005Committee stalls anti-smoking proposal in Alexandria
KATC-3, Lafayette, Louisiana, 12 October 2005Alexandria City Council to consider smoking restrictions
KLFY-10, Lafayette, Louisiana, 6 October 2005Alexandria City Council to consider smoking restrictions
KATC-3, Lafayette, Louisiana, 5 October 2005Council refuses to lighten [Baton Rouge] smoking ban
KLFY-10, Lafayette, Louisiana, 2 October 2005
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Maine law already prohibits smoking in restaurants, bars, and public places.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Maryland law already prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Massachusetts law already prohibits smoking in specified public places, including workplaces, restaurants, and bars.
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MISSISSIPPI
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Judge: Barbour may challenge anti-smoking fund
Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 17 December 2005Restaurant owners criticize no-smoke plan
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Starkville, Mississippi, 7 December 2005Businesses adopt smoke-free policy
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 7 December 2005Westin chain to ban smoking nationwide
Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 5 December 2005Starkville board votes for smoke-free' town hall meeting
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Starkville, Mississippi, 16 November 2005Starkville couple backs anti-smoking ordinance
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Starkville, Mississippi, 12 November 2005Trend of charging more for smokers' health care grows
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 8 November 2005Proliferating public smoking bans blowing smokers away
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 6 November 2005Johnny Daniel, manager of inspection for the Code Services, said he thought [Jackson's smoking ban] would be one of the more difficult rules to enforce, but has surprisingly found support. He said it is citizen driven and businesses willingly comply. No citations have had to be issued.
Last week, USA Today reported that 2,000 cities have adopted indoor smoking bans and efforts are under way to restrict outdoor smoking, especially to remove the clouds of smoke from doorways were smokers often congregate.
While the rest of the world seems to be moving to combat smoking, state policies lag.
State lawmakers still bow to the powerful tobacco lobby and have defeated efforts to raise the tobacco tax, one of the lowest in the nation. Polls show consistent public support for increasing the tax.
Smoking not only causes disease and kills the people who engage in it, but ultimately costs everybody. Our tax and public smoking policies should reflect that with more restrictions.Smoke-free Starkville?
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Starkville, Mississippi, 1 November 2005No smoke? No joke
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Starkville, Mississippi, 30 October 2005Smoking areas must be child-free
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 17 October 2005Halt the smoking in front of children
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 4 October 2005I encourage everyone to write his or her state senators and representatives and tell them let's forbid smoking in public places all over Mississippi that our children and grandchildren patronize. Hey, we did at our schools.
MISSOURI
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Washington U. gets grant for smoking cessation program
St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis, Missouri, 29 December 2005Burning Issue: Smoking Bans
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 26 December 2005In our view: Hotel chain imposes ban on smoking (includes interesting reader feedback)
The Joplin Globe, Joplin, Missouri, 15 December 2005Will your next hotel be smoke-free?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 14 December 2005Chicago City Council Passes Smoking Ban
KSDK-5, St. Louis, Missouri, 7 December 2005Ban? They mean it
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 6 December 2005As of Jan. 1, no more puffing at Westin hotel chain
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 6 December 2005Columbia mulls toughening smoking ban
The Joplin Globe, Joplin, Missouri, 21 November 2005Columbia trying to limit public smoking
The Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, 21 November 2005Columbia, Mo Joins Cities Trying To Limit Public Smoking
KSDK-5, St. Louis, Missouri, 20 November 2005Downtown cafe voluntarily kicking the habit:
Lunch Box to be smoke-free facility as of Nov. 25
Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon, Missouri, 20 November 2005Missouri college town joins cities trying to limit public smoking
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 20 November 2005Smokers face hospital policy, possible cigarette tax increase
Rolla Daily News, Rolla, Missouri, 16 November 2005Fairway leads the way on smoking issue
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 16 November 2005Fairway approves smoking ordinance
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 15 November 2005Fairway Approves Citywide Smoking Ban
KMBC-9, Kansas City, Missouri, 14 November 2005
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Montana law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants, bars, and casinos. However, there is a lengthy phase-in period for bars.
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NEW
YORK
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, New York law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars.
New York Mayoral Candidate Fernando Ferrer
Should Immediately Return All Tobacco Contributions
Web Wire, 10 October 2005
NORTH
CAROLINA
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Westin snuffs smokes
Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC, 6 December 2005Schools want smoke-free dining
Daily Herald, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, 3 December 2005City may snuff smoking in restaurants
Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC, 2 December 2005In The Wind: Nonsmoking trend tested for draw power
Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 30 November 2005Health Department Promotes Smoke-Free Dining
The Mountain Times, Boone, North Carolina, 23 November 2005City schools may end smoking for good on campuses
The Daily Herald, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, 18 November 2005Best Ways To Quit Smoking
WNCT-9, Greenville, North Carolina, 17 November 2005Washington State voters approve outdoor smoking ban
News 14 Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, 9 November 2005No Huddling Outside Under Proposed Smoking Ban:
Bill Would Be One Of Most Restrictive In Nation
NBC-17, Raleigh, North Carolina, 4 November 2005Airline coming down on smoking workers
Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 24 October 2005Buncombe County considers smoking restrictions
The Dispatch, Lexington, North Carolina, 7 October 2005Butler kicking butts: Students take lead in anti-smoking effort
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2 October 2005
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, North Dakota law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Oklahoma law already prohibits smoking in public places and most indoor workplaces, including restaurants. By March 1, 2006, restaurants must be totally nonsmoking or have separately ventilated smoking rooms.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Oregon law already prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces, including restaurants which deny access to minors.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Rhode Island law already prohibits smoking in public places and all workplaces, restaurants, and bars.
SOUTH
CAROLINA
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State health plan offers quit smoking program
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 30 December 2005More hotels snuff out smoking
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 17 December 2005Smoking won't be welcome soon at Westin
Island Packet, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 5 December 2005Florence considers banning smoking in restaurants
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 30 November 2005Council discusses no smoking in non-public buildings
The Star, North Augusta, South Carolina, 19 November 2005Smokeout Tips for Cold Turkey Quitters
WhyQuit News, Charleston, South Carolina, 16 November 2005College of Charleston students OK smoking ban
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 16 November 2005City smoking ban takes effect today
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 15 November 2005College of Charleston wrestles with smoking rules
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 14 November 2005Agency bans smoking around Upstate offices
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 5 November 2005Court awards asthmatic SC inmate $3,200 in smoking case
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 7 October 2005d
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, South Dakota law already prohibits smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces, including restaurants, except those licensed to sell alcohol.
TENNESSEE
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Nashville Zoo kicking butts
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 31 December 2005Spend some tobacco money on prevention
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 20 December 2005No action for a month on anti-smoking resolution
Oak Ridger, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 19 December 2005Smoking Section Doesn't Keep Stench Off
The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 19 December 2005Regarding Smoke-Free Restaurants
The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 18 December 2005Crown Laboratories gives ultimatum to employees: No smoking - or else
Kingsport Times-News, Kingsport, Tennessee, 18 December 2005Waffle House: Smothered, Covered And Smokeless
The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 16 December 2005Puff-Free Zones
Nashville Scene, Nashville, Tennessee, 15 December 2005Marketplace driving some smoking bans
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 15 December 2005County commissioner wants action to give local officials authority to enact anti-smoking laws
Oak Ridger, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 12 December 2005Smoking Out Drinkers
Chattanooga Pulse, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 7 December 2005State isn't using tobacco money to prevent smoking, study shows
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 5 December 2005Westin goes smoke-free
Memphis Business Journal, Memphis, Tennessee, 1 December 2005Chattanooga Smoking Ban Proposal
WDEF-12, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 29 November 2005Parents' smoking impacts children's performance
The Daily Times, Maryville, Tennessee, 20 November 2005Snuffing out Smoking
The Herald Courier, Bristol, Tennessee, 17 November 2005County tobacco survey supports smoking ban
The Fayette County Review, Somerville, Tennessee, 17 November 2005Giving up smokes cuts risk of cancer, heart disease
The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, Tennessee, 16 November 2005Smokers urged to kick the habit
The Rogersville Review, Rogersville, Tennessee, 16 November 2005Today is a terrific time to give up smoking habit
The Times-News, Kingsport, Tennessee, 16 November 2005Tennessee has high number of smokers
Nashville City Paper, Nashville, Tennessee, 16 November 2005Event urges Strip patrons to stop lighting up
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 14 November 2005Slowly, U.S. smoking rate is declining
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 11 November 2005Stronger efforts needed to curb smoking
The Mountain Press, Sevierville, Tennessee, 11 November 2005Stricter smoking bans in Washington OK'd by voters
WBIR-10, Knoxville, Tennessee, 9 November 2005Smokers asked to park it
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 4 November 2005Smokeout: Programs designed to help smokers stomp out habit
The Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 5 November 2005APSU students may vote to snuff smoking on campus
The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, Tennessee, 3 November 2005Resolution Passed For Local Control Of Tobacco
WDEF-12, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 20 October 2005High court: Administration can't pursue tobacco penalty
The Daily Times, Maryville, Tennessee, 18 October 2005Americans swamp CDC with calls about bird flu
The Daily Times, Maryville, Tennessee, 17 October 2005One more thing: Quit smoking, Crane advised.
In North Carolina, officials estimate that 5,600 state residents could die in a bird flu pandemic. Meanwhile, about 10,000 residents of that state die annually because of tobacco use, Crane noted.Time to get serious, Blount County
The Daily Times, Maryville, Tennessee, 13 October 2005Smoking is bad for everyone, anytime, anywhere.
State Rep. Jack Sharp Battling Cancer
South End Grounds, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 11 October 2005Rep. Jack Sharp To Continue On Despite Aggressive Lung Cancer
The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 10 October 2005Rep. Sharp represents the 30th House District which includes portions of Hamilton County. He is a member of the House Transportation Committee and the House Agriculture Committee. Rep. Sharp resides in East Ridge.
New lighting planned for city parks [SCROLL TO 12th PARAGRAPH]
The Mountain Press, Sevierville, Tennessee, 6 October 2005The board also unanimously approved a resolution asking the state legislature to give local governments the authority to regulate smoking at businesses, including restaurants.
Bryant noted that power laid with local governments until a few years ago, when the Legislature took the authority after a lobbying campaign by tobacco companies.
The American Cancer Society has asked local governments to push the Legislature to regain that authority, Bryant said, adding that it doesn't mean the board is planning to ban smoking at local establishments.
"We're not proposing to do anything right now," he said.
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Study shows fewer heart attacks after smoking ban
News 8, Austin, Texas, 15 November 2005
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Utah law already prohibits smoking in public places and restaurants, including attached bars. All employers must have a smoking policy meeting specified criteria.
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According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Vermont law already prohibits smoking in public places, restaurants, bars, and private clubs. All employers must have a written smoking policy meeting specified criteria.
VIRGINIA
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County Struggles to Ignite Smoking Ban
Gazette Packet, Alexandria, Virginia, 14 December 2005Morrison House Dining Now Smoke Free
Gazette Packet, Alexandria, Virginia, 23 November 2005Smoke-Free Businesses
WSLS-10, Roanoke, Virginia, 18 November 2005Teen group to discuss smoking dangers
Daily Press, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 3 November 2005
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Stricter smoking bans in Washington OK'd by voters
WBIR-10, Knoxville, Tennessee, 9 November 2005Washington State voters approve outdoor smoking ban
News 14 Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, 9 November 2005No Huddling Outside Under Proposed Smoking Ban:
Bill Would Be One Of Most Restrictive In Nation
NBC-17, Raleigh, North Carolina, 4 November 2005Washington State Poised to OK Strict Smoking Ban
National Public Radio (NPR), 1 November 2005
WEST
VIRGINIA
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Smoking bans are clearing state air
The Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 24 November 2005County smoking bans differ
WOAY-4, Beckley, West Virginia, 21 November 2005Counties eye stricter smoking rules
Charleston Gazette, Charleston, West Virginia, 20 November 2005Local schools recognize Great American Smoke Out
Parkersburg News, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 18 November 2005Want to quit smoking? Study gives parents extra incentive
The Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, West Virginia, 17 November 2005Some restaurants making this year's Smoke-Out mandatory
The Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 24 October 2005Summers Smoking Ban To Take Effect
WVNS-59, Beckley, West Virginia, 20 October 2005October 1st: No Smoking
WTAP, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 2 October 2005'Friendly Reminder' On Ban Appropriate
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register, Wheeling, West Virginia, 1 October 2005
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