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Recent news stories show that Tennesseans overwhelmingly support smokefree air in restaurants and other public places. Smokefree environments have come to communities across the nation, including Lexington and Louisville in the neighboring tobacco state of Kentucky. Legislators in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana 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 and contributes to the rising cost of 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.
UNITED
STATES and GENERAL INTEREST
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Heart attacks decline after smoking ban
Scientific American, 26 September 2006Marriott: No Room for Smokers
Louisiana Weekly, New Orleans, Louisiana, 4 September 2006NY mayor to give his own cash to stop world smoking
Reuters, 15 August 2006Waiting to inhale
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 13 August 2006Marriott decision keeps terrorists from choking us
The Repository, Canton, Ohio, 4 August 2006No 'right' exists to spread death
The Sun, Jonesboro, Tennessee, 4 August 2006Do non-smoking sections really exist in restaurants?
The Dispatch, Lexington, North Carolina, 3 August 2006Smokefree Bandwagon Is Smokin'
Consumer Affairs, 25 July 2006Marriott to ban smoking in all US, Canada rooms
Reuters, 19 July 2006Federal agency tries new smoke-free incentive
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 13 July 2006The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 June 2006Surgeon General Concludes There is No Safe Level of Second-Hand Smoke
(interview with Surgeon General Carmona)
NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), 27 June 2006Surgeon general: No safe level of secondhand smoke
CNN, 27 June 2006Surgeon General Warns of Secondhand Smoke
ABC News, 27 June 2006Secondhand smoke kills too: Surgeon-General
Reuters, 27 June 2006
ALABAMA
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Smokers need tough love to quit
The University of Alabama Crimson White, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 22 September 2006Smoking might be snuffed out as of next week
The University of Alabama Crimson White, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 8 September 2006Smoking ban begins Nov. 15 in Auburn
Opelika-Auburn News, Opelika-Auburn, Alabama, 6 September 2006Auburn Smoking Ban Effective In November
WTVM-9, Columbus, Georgia, 6 September 2006Proposed smoking ban moves forward [in Madison]
The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 30 August 2006Speak Out ... Clouded judgment
The Anniston Star, Anniston, Alabama, 23 August 2006Report shows danger of secondhand smoke [click link and scroll down]
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 20 August 2006City to discuss smoking ban Sept. 27
Madison Record, Madison, Alabama, 17 August 2006Grant may help clear air in city
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 16 August 2006Fairhope snuffs out smoking
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 16 August 2006Smokin’ hot topic
The Anniston Star, Anniston, Alabama, 15 August 2006Panel to discuss smoking ban options
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 3 August 2006Voluntary Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect In Jefferson County
NBC-13, Birmingham, Alabama, 1 August 2006Fairhope considers smoking ban
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 22 July 2006Foley OKs ban on smoking
Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama, 19 July 2006Most readers in poll favor smoking ban
The Decatur Daily News, Decatur, Alabama, 15 July 2006ONLINE POLL: Smoking restrictions
The Decatur Daily News, Decatur, Alabama, 14 July 2006Smoke-free campaign
Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 14 July 2006Smoking penalties loom for eateries
The Birmingham News, Birmingham, Alabama, 13 July 2006Lighting up a debate: Local nonsmoker says smoking law isn't being enforced and threatens to take Decatur to court
The Decatur Daily News, Decatur, Alabama, 13 July 2006
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ARKANSAS
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There is no 'right' to smoke
The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, 20 September 2006Majority has spoken, so live with it
The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, 19 August 2006Smoking issue is about health, not rights
The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, 19 August 2006Smoker appreciates new no-smoking law
The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, 18 August 2006No 'right' exists to spread death
The Sun, Jonesboro, Tennessee, 4 August 2006NO SMOKING, new law says
Arkansas Times, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2 August 2006Huckabee signs rules for smoking ban law
The Daily World, Helena, Arkansas, 1 August 2006Health board approves smoking ban rules [click link and scroll down]
Arkansas News Bureau, Little Rock, Arkansas, 30 July 2006Besides its harm, smoking is disgusting
The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, 29 July 2006Health board OKs rules for smoking ban
Arkansas News Bureau, Little Rock, Arkansas, 28 July 2006State Board of Health Approves Civil Fines for Smoking in Workplaces
KATV-7, Little Rock, Arkansas, 27 July 2006Most public places off-limits to smokers as Act 8 kicks in
Carroll County News, Carroll County, Arkansas, 27 July 2006Arkansas Smoking Ban Fines
KLRT-16, Little Rock, Arkansas, 27 July 2006Arkansas businesses now smokeless
Northeast Arkansas Town-Crier, Manila, Arkansas, 26 July 2006Restaurants see little impact from statewide smoking ban
Northwest Arkansas Times, Arkansas, 23 July 2006Smoking Ban Allows For Meaningful Meal
KHBS-40/KHOG-29, Fort Smith/Fayetteville, Arkansas, 22 July 2006Huckabee heralds in smoke-free law
Arkansas News Bureau, Little Rock, Arkansas, 22 July 2006No smoking allowed
Daily Record, Benton County, Arkansas, 21 July 2006Customers Trying To Adapt To Smoking Ban
KTHV-11, Little Rock, Arkansas, 21 July 2006Smoking ban in effect today
Paragould Daily Press, Greene County, Arkansas, 21 July 2006Around Town : Clean air for everyone — law goes into effect 7/21
The Hometown News, Rogers, Arkansas, 19 July 2006Smoking Ban Set To Take Effect
Times Record, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 17 July 2006Restaurants ready for Arkansas smoking ban
KYTV-3, Springfield, Missouri, 16 July 2006Marion County wants smokers 50 feet away from county property
The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, 13 July 2006Smoke ban enforcement hazy question
Hope Star, Hope, Arkansas, 12 July 2006Local Group Working To Clear Up Smoking Confusion
KHBS-40/KHOG-29, Fort Smith/Fayetteville, Arkansas, 9 July 2006Supporters Celebrate Smoking Ban Anniversary
Pine Bluff Commercial, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 7 July 2006Patronize restaurants on day smoking ban starts, group says
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas, 8 July 2006Clean Air Act to take effect
The Leader, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 6 July 2006Smoke Free Festivities Slated
Pine Bluff Commercial, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 3 July 2006Smoking Ban Backers Plan To Dine Out
KTHV-11, Little Rock, Arkansas, 3 July 2006
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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.
See Tobacco.org.
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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.
Tougher smoking restrictions being reviewed in McDonough
Henry Daily Herald, McDonough, Georgia, 5 September 2006Morrow adopts smoking ban
The News-Daily, Clayton, Georgia, 22 August 2006Students search for smoking gun
Banner-Herald, Athens, Georgia, 9 July 2006Georgia's Smoking Ban: One Year Later
WTOC-11, Savannah, Georgia, 8 July 2006
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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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Paducah bans smoking
KFVS-12, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 28 September 2006Paducah Commission OKs Smoking Ban
WAVE-3, Louisville, Kentucky, 27 September 2006Paducah commission OKs smoking ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 27 September 2006Fired up over comprehensive smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 27 September 2006Quit blowing smoke; pass a full, fair ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 26 September 2006Debate over Louisville's smoking ban continues red hot
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 22 September 2006More fiery debate on Louisville's smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 18 September 2006No Smoking!
Central Kentucky News Journal, Campbellsville, Kentucky, 17 September 2006Smoking Ban In Paducah May Be Two Weeks Away
WLEX-18, Lexington, Kentucky, 12 September 2006Smoking ban compromise opposed
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 7 September 2006Debate focuses on timing of tougher smoking curbs
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 7 September 2006Anti-smoking groups 'outraged' at delay
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 6 September 2006Smoking ban compromise is criticized
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 6 September 2006Public health groups are concerned about proposed smoking ban compromise
WDRB-41, Louisville, Kentucky, 6 September 2006Some favor phasing in tougher smoking ban in Louisville
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 6 September 2006Phased-in smoking bans proposed
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 6 September 2006Some favor phasing in tougher smoking ban in Louisville
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 6 September 2006New Louisville smoking ban compromise proposed
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 September 2006No butts about it: Cigarette litter targeted
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 September 2006No distractions
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 5 September 2006Smokers to get personal ashtrays
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 4 September 2006Hold your horses
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 4 September 2006Bans reach from Letcher County to Louisville
Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 1 September 2006Proposed smoking ban fires up debate
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 31 August 2006Some on council want tougher ban on smoking to apply to Churchill
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 30 August 2006Ashland's ban on smoking must go further
Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 29 August 2006Tighter smoking ban gains support
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 29 August 2006Louisville will consider making its smoking ban more strict
The Kentucky Post, Covington, Kentucky, 29 August 2006Smoking ban might be widened
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 28 August 2006Extremely strict smoking ban wins approval 5-0 in Ashland
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 27 August 2006Go smokefree, for real
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 27 August 2006Push for smoking bans is building
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 27 August 2006Louisville considering tightening restrictions on smokers
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 27 August 2006Louisville considering tightening restrictions on smokers
WHAS-11, Louisville, Kentucky, 27 August 2006Ashland panel OKs smoking ban
Henderson Gleaner, Henderson, Kentucky, 26 August 2006Richmond is still smoker friendly, now
The Richmond Register, Richmond, Kentucky, 26 August 2006Ashland commissioners approve smoking ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 25 August 2006Restaurant smoking banned in Ashland [Kentucky]
Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 25 August 2006Proposal would extend Louisville's smoking ban to bars, restaurants
WDRB-41, Louisville, Kentucky, 25 August 2006Tougher ban on smoking proposed
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 25 August 2006Proposal would extend Louisville's smoking ban to bars and restaurants
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 24 August 2006Henderson to curb smoking
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 24 August 2006Henderson narrowly passes smoking ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 23 August 2006Smoking-ban order lifted: Judge Lets Frankfort Enforce New Law
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 24 August 2006Judge reinstates Frankfort’s new smoking ban
WHAS-11, Louisville, Kentucky, 23 August 2006Frankfort Smoking Ban Back On
WKYT-27, Lexington, Kentucky, 23 August 2006Judge Reinstates Frankfort Smoking Ban
WLEX-18, Lexington, Kentucky, 23 August 2006City commissioners support smoking ban
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 3 August 2006Paducah smoking ban proposal has heavy support on commission
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 2 August 2006Smoking-ban effort builds in N. Kentucky
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 31 July 2006Health groups pushing smoking ban in northern Kentucky
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 29 July 2006Health groups pushing smoking ban in northern Kentucky
Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Ohio, 29 July 2006Frankfort Approves Smoking
WTVQ-36, Lexington, Kentucky, 28 July 2006'Truth' puts youth off smoking
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 28 July 2006Lexington Considers Banning Smoking In All City Buildings
WLEX-18, Lexington, Kentucky, 27 July 2006Smoking ban might extend to city government
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 26 July 2006Minors to face tobacco ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 19 July 2006Smoking in government buildings
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 18 July 2006Air pollution high in local businesses
Richmond Register, Richmond, Kentucky, 13 July 2006Federal agency tries new smoke-free incentive
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 13 July 2006The National Cancer Institute hosts dozens of scientific meetings around the country every year, thereby bringing business to hotels, restaurants and other local attractions.
As of Jan. 1, those meetings can only take place in localities with comprehensive smoke-free policies - meaning no smoking in workplaces, including restaurants, the agency announced Thursday.
NCI declared its meetings off-limits in 13 states unless they adopt stricter rules: Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Virginia.Fletcher to make announcement on smoking policies
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 10 July 2006
LOUISIANA
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Law will help clear the air
Times Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana, 19 September 2006Smoking policy not thorough
The Nicholls Worth, Thibodaux, Louisiana, 15 September 2006Marriott: No Room for Smokers
Louisiana Weekly, New Orleans, Louisiana, 4 September 2006No Smoking, Louisiana
StTammany.com, Covington, Louisianna, 3 August 2006Commissioner: No end runs in smoking ban
WBRZ-2, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 11 July 2006Smoking ban to be enforced
The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, 10 July 2006Local business benefits from smoking ban
KPLC-7, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 7 July 2006New law prohibits smoking in cars with young children present
KTBS-3, Shreveport, Louisiana, 7 July 2006Smoking ban could bring in the business
The Daily World, Opelousas, Louisiana, 5 July 2006Secondhand smoke debate said to be over
The Daily Advertiser, Lafayette, Louisiana, 4 July 2006Poll: Majority back restaurant smoking ban
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 3 July 2006Blanco signs public smoking ban
Times Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1 July 2006
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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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Ban smoking in public to protect our health
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 24 September 2006Smoking issues are rising up in Mississippi
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 24 September 2006Oxford to review smoking ban again
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 22 September 2006Oxford officials set public hearing on proposed smoking ban
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 21 August 2006World shifts from smokers to non-smokers - What's next?
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 9 September 2006Oxford Mayor To Bring Up Possible Smoking Ban
WPTY-24, Memphis, Tennessee, 8 September 2006Cleaner air
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 7 September 20062 cities pass public smoking bans
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 7 September 2006Tupelo smoking ban advocates won't quit
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 7 September 20062 NE Mississippi cities pass public smoking bans
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 6 August 2006Two NE Miss. cities pass public smoking bans
WREG-3, Memphis, Tennessee, 6 September 2006Two Northeast Mississippi Cities Pass Public Smoking Bans
WPTY-24, Memphis, Tennessee, 6 September 2006Tupelo council votes 9-0 for smoking ban
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 6 September 2006EDITORIAL: A no-smoking ordinance
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 3 September 2006Bars adjust to smoking ban
The Reflector, Starkville, Mississippi, 29 August 2006One result of the no-smoking ordinance has been the return of older patrons to the bar.
"We definitely have seen a return of more people in the 30 to 50 age range," Wright said. "They now feel that hanging out in the bar can be fun again, especially without having to worry about any of the health concerns being around smoke comes with."
Down the street at Dave's Darkhorse Tavern, management indicated another sales increase.
"Food sales have gone way up," said Dave Alexander, one of Dave's managers.
"We've definitely seen an increase in the crowd coming up here. Dave's has always been a more diverse crowd, what with students as wells as professors being patrons."
Downtown at Big Daddy's, atmosphere and food sales are not the only things that have improved.
"I think behavior of people, not only patrons but also employees, has definitely improved," said Lorenzo Crawford, executive chef at Big Daddy's, said. "At first there were the initial complaints, but smokers don't really care if they just have to step outside for a minute."
Crawford also added that, because of the no-smoking ordinance, bars in Starkville have collectively become a better atmosphere.
"The crowds are friendlier and the people eat more. What else, as a chef, could I ask for?"Smoking ban triggers more debate
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 16 August 2006Outlaw smoking in all Miss. public places
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 13 August 2006Smoke-Free Gulf Coast Coalition urges smoking ban
Mississippi Press, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 11 August 2006Secondhand smoke is dangerous
Mississippi Press, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 8 August 2006Tupelo smoking ban
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 6 August 2006Mantachie to discuss possible smoking ban
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 5 August 2006Mantachie residents to discuss possible smoking ban
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 4 August 2006Mantachie residents to discuss possible smoking ban
WREG-3, Memphis, Tennessee, 4 August 2006Mantachie's next to hear smoking-ban opinions
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 4 August 2006Ocean Springs Considers Smoking Ban
WLOX-13, Biloxi, Mississippi, 3 August 2006OS [Ocean Springs] may consider ban on smoking
Mississippi Press, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 3 August 2006Tupelo leaders hope to extend smoking ban
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 3 August 2006LLOYD GRAY: Arkansas no foil for us on smoking
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 29 July 2006Officials working to ban smoking
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 13 August 2006Officials expect to act on smoking ban for Tupelo
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, 21 July 2006Tupelo City Council to take a stand soon on smoking ban
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 21 July 2006Smoking opponents speak out on dangers of secondhand smoke
The Meridian Star, Meridian, Mississippi, 16 July 2006Smoke-free advocates hope city reconsiders smoking ban
The Meridian Star, Meridian, Mississippi, 16 July 2006Smoking: New law helps, but more is needed
The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, 5 July 2006Plethora Of New MS Laws Take Effect, Including Smoking Ban In Public Buildings
WLOX-13, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1 July 2006
MISSOURI
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Paducah [Kentucky] bans smoking
KFVS-12, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 28 September 2006Students, staff sound off in smoking policy forum
The Maneater, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 26 September 2006MU considers changes in smoking policy
The Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, 25 September 2006Smoking ban to receive special public hearing
Missourian, Columbia, Missouri, 14 September 2006Council to vote on smoking ban
Truman State University Index, Kirksville, Missouri, 13 September 2006City council sets meeting to discuss smoking ban
The Maneater, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 8 September 2006Freeman campuses go tobacco-free
The Neosho Daily News, Neosho, Missouri, 5 September 2006More Local Hospitals Ban Smoking
KMBC-9, Kansas City, Missouri, 1 September 2006Crowd of 200 attends Town Hall Meeting
KTVO-3, Kirksville, Missouri, 31 August 2006KC needs a strict smoking ban
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 22 August 2006In our view: Smoking and fire
Joplin Globe, Joplin, Missouri, 20 August 2006Area cities can take the lead by enacting tough smoking bans
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 15 August 2006Waiting to inhale
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 13 August 2006Smoking ban approved
Lee’s Summit Journal, Lee's Summit, Missouri, 13 August 2006Lee’s Summit passes smoking ban
The Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, 12 August 2006Lee's Summit passes tough smoking ban
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 11 August 2006New smoking bill only requires warning signs
Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 10 August 20064,600 cities nationwide restrict smoking in public places
Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 25 July 2006Drink up, but don't light up
Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 19 July 2006Independence to vote on smoking
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 19 July 2006Minors to face tobacco ban
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 19 July 2006Council to weigh ban on smoking
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri, 17 July 2006Dave Woods: Smoking debate lights up online comments
The Joplin Globe, Joplin, Missouri, 9 July 2006
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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.
NORTH
CAROLINA
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Teen snuffs tobacco use
The Herald-Sun, Durham, North Carolina, 20 September 2006Apartment company tells smokers to butt out
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 15 September 2006Where there's smoke, let's not go
The News & Observer, Raleigh , North Carolina, 27 August 2006Glad restaurant banned smoking
Hendersonville Times News, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 25 August 2006Pender Co. Restaurants Go Smoke Free
WECT-6, Wilmington, North Carolina, 24 August 2006‘Public smoking is on its last gasp’
The Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 20 August 2006Nonsmoking trend taking hold in NC
The Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 20 August 2006Columbia mayor wants smoking ban
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 14 August 2006Carteret, Pitt hospitals snuff out smoking
Sun Journal, New Bern North Carolina, 12 August 2006Restaurant goes non-smoking
The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson, North Carolina, 12 August 2006Do non-smoking sections really exist in restaurants?
The Dispatch, Lexington, North Carolina, 3 August 2006Winthrop tightens rules on smoking
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 30 July 2006More hotels are going smoke-free
News & Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina, 18 July 2006Thanks Fisher for work to ban community college smoking
Asheville Citizen-Times, Asheville, North Carolina, 18 July 2006Smoking ban works at Concord hospital
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 16 July 2006Breathing Room: State law keeps local bans on public smoking at bay, despite recent surgeon-general report
Winston-Salem Journal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 13 July 2006Federal agency tries new smoke-free incentive
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 13 July 2006The National Cancer Institute hosts dozens of scientific meetings around the country every year, thereby bringing business to hotels, restaurants and other local attractions.
As of Jan. 1, those meetings can only take place in localities with comprehensive smoke-free policies - meaning no smoking in workplaces, including restaurants, the agency announced Thursday.
NCI declared its meetings off-limits in 13 states unless they adopt stricter rules: Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Virginia.Easley approves smoking ban in General Assembly buildings
WWAY-3, Wilmington, North Carolina, 10 July 2006Foes of public smoking seek big changes in tobacco-friendly NC
Wilmington Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 9 July 2006Family takes stand against smoking
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 9 July 2006Neighborhood bans smoking at pools
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 6 July 2006Hilton Head Island considers smoking ban
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 2 July 2006Up in smoke
News & Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1 July 2006
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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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Surveys signal support of smoking-ban efforts
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 30 September 2006Columbia City Council hears debate over smoking ban
The Herald, Rock Hill, South Carolina, 30 September 2006Weighs in on antismoking plan
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29 September 2006Island smoking ban gets tacit nod from agency
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 28 September 2006Public to weigh in today on smoking ban plan
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 27 September 2006Columbia City Council hears debate over smoking ban
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 27 September 2006Hilton Head moves closer to smoking ban:
Majority of businesses would support indoor smoking ban, surveys show
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 13 September 2006Island smoking-ban proposal gains support from surveys
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 13 September 2006Greenville should take steps to reduce secondhand smoke
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 12 September 2006In the News [smoking banned in another restaurants; Columbia to discuss ban]
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 9 September 2006Smoking on campus may breathe its last
The Times, Georgetown, South Carolina, 8 September 2006Lawmaker wants to ban smoking at South Carolina schools
FOX, Greenville, South Carolina, 7 September 2006Lawmaker tries to ban smoking in S.C. schools
Herald Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 6 September 2006Lawmaker wants to ban smoking at South Carolina schools
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 5 September 2006Smoke-free Columbia? Mayor likes the idea
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 27 August 2006Blue Marlin owner to ban smoking
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 24 August 2006Columbia Mayor Eyes Smoking Ban
WLTX-19, Columbia, South Carolina, 14 August 2006Columbia mayor wants smoking ban
The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina, 14 August 2006Survey Says...
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 14 August 2006Hospitality association hosts focus group
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 2 August 2006Teen smoking
Orangeburg Times Democrat, Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29 July 2006Public health concerns justify smoking ban
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 31 July 2006Cities must be free to protect workers, ban smoking
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 29 July 2006Smoking Ban To Take Effect
WCSC-5, Charleston, South Carolina, 19 July 2006Minors to face tobacco ban
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 19 July 2006[South Carolina] Minors to face tobacco ban
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 19 July 2006[South Carolina] Minors to face tobacco ban
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, 19 July 2006Time to heed warnings on secondhand smoke
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 18 July 2006Hilton Head should take up proposed smoking-ban law
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 18 July 2006Ordinance might ban most smoking at public places
The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, 17 July 2006Secondhand smoke a serious health issue that should be dealt with
Island Packet, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 16 July 2006Death from smoking
The Greenville News, Greenville, South Carolina, 16 July 2006Restaurant smoking
Herald Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 16 July 2006Smoking column--Good news: We get to smoke for free; Bad news: We have no choice
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 16 July 2006USC sets standard others should follow on smoking
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 15 July 2006Sullivan's set to defend smoking ban
The Post and Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, 15 July 2006Federal agency tries new smoke-free incentive
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 13 July 2006The National Cancer Institute hosts dozens of scientific meetings around the country every year, thereby bringing business to hotels, restaurants and other local attractions.
As of Jan. 1, those meetings can only take place in localities with comprehensive smoke-free policies - meaning no smoking in workplaces, including restaurants, the agency announced Thursday.
NCI declared its meetings off-limits in 13 states unless they adopt stricter rules: Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Virginia.Smoke-free businesses tout hot selling point
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 12 July 2006Secondhand smoke
Herald Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 11 July 2006Report might help foes of public smoking
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 10 July 2006USC bans smoking in, near buildings
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 8 July 2006Group petitions for smoke-free Columbia
WIS-TV10, Columbia, South Carolina, 7 July 2006Smoking ban urged in Hilton Head
The State, Columbia, South Carolina, 3 July 2006Hilton Head Island considers smoking ban
WLTX-19, Columbia, South Carolina, 2 July 2006Hilton Head Island considers smoking ban
Morning Star, Wilmington, North Carolina, 2 July 2006
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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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Philly to ban smoking in restaurants and bars
WBIR-10, Knoxville, Tennessee, 14 September 2006Police Chief Cracks Down on Smoking
WTVF-5, Nashville, Tennessee, 8 September 2006Oxford [Mississippi] Mayor To Bring Up Possible Smoking Ban
WPTY-24, Memphis, Tennessee, 8 September 2006Two Northeast Mississippi Cities Pass Public Smoking Bans
WPTY-24, Memphis, Tennessee, 6 September 2006Comic wants to put audience to sleep for its own good
The News Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee, 31 July 2006Federal agency tries new smoke-free incentive
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 13 July 2006The National Cancer Institute hosts dozens of scientific meetings around the country every year, thereby bringing business to hotels, restaurants and other local attractions.
As of Jan. 1, those meetings can only take place in localities with comprehensive smoke-free policies - meaning no smoking in workplaces, including restaurants, the agency announced Thursday.
NCI declared its meetings off-limits in 13 states unless they adopt stricter rules: Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Virginia.State must put a lid on secondhand smoke
News Examiner, Gallatin, Tennessee, 2 July 2006Tips to Quit Smoking
Dickson Herald, Dickson, Tennessee, 2 July 2006A strong stand on secondhand smoke
Herald Courier, Bristol, Tennessee, 1 July 2006
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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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Readers ignite their feelings on smoking in VFW posts
Air Force Times, Springfield, Virginia, 22 September 2006VA should ban smoking in restaurants and bars
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times, Blacksburg, Virginia, 19 September 2006Virginia anti-smoking ban opens up debate
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times, Blacksburg, Virginia, 13 September 2006Smoking Ban, Anyone?
The Burke Connection, Burke, Virginia, 7 September 2006No Smoking in Virginia Restaurants and Bars?
WHSV-3, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 4 September 2006Governor Kaine wants to discuss smoking ban in restaurants
WDBJ-7, Roanoke, Virginia, 3 September 2006Kaine elaborates on smoking ban
Times Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, 31 August 2006Butting Out: Some Staunton nightspots say ‘no’ to smoking
The News Leader, Staunton, Virginia, 28 August 2006Two months after one popular Staunton eatery snuffed out smoking in its bar area, bartenders say sales are up, as a new crowd of non-smokers find the bar a friendlier place. Now, even a bowling alley has decided to follow suit with a smoking ban of its own.
The restaurant’s policy went into effect July 1. Since then, bartenders say a few regulars grumbled, but more newcomers have discovered the Depot’s bar. The bar...is boasting record sales, Smith said.
“A lot of people started coming in because of it,” bartender Brad Botkin said. “It’s a lot easier to clean, too. Stuff doesn’t get so sticky.”
But the Depot is not alone in quest for clean air. The Dining Room on Augusta Street opened with a no-smoking policy, and Staunton Bowling Lanes on Greenville Avenue is following suit.
This month, owner and ex-smoker P.J. Wright restricted smoking at the bowling alley in the daytime, which is the most popular time for families to visit, he said. Smokers are still welcome after 5:30 p.m. and at designated smoking areas.
“I didn’t think it was fair to kids to have to endure smoking when they’re trying to have fun,” Wright said.
Some customers grumbled, he said, but most feedback has been positive. In fact, Wright said his daytime business increased this month....Smokers encounter an erosion of tolerance
Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 17 August 2006No Smoke In Norfolk
WTKR-3, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 22 July 2006Norfolk's newest city councilor floats no-smoking proposal
WVEC-13, Norfolk, Virginia, 22 July 2006General Assembly should pass the Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act
Daily Press, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 18 July 2006Common courtesy the issue [click link and scroll down]
The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia, 16 July 2006Federal agency tries new smoke-free incentive
Herald Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 13 July 2006The National Cancer Institute hosts dozens of scientific meetings around the country every year, thereby bringing business to hotels, restaurants and other local attractions.
As of Jan. 1, those meetings can only take place in localities with comprehensive smoke-free policies - meaning no smoking in workplaces, including restaurants, the agency announced Thursday.
NCI declared its meetings off-limits in 13 states unless they adopt stricter rules: Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Virginia.Smoke Signals
Richmond.com, Richmond, Virginia, 10 July 2006With smoking, more stinks than meets the nose
Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia, 9 July 2006
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WEST
VIRGINIA
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Putnam County will ban smoking in bars, restaurants
Daily Mail, Charleston, West Virginia, 27 September 2006Snuffing Out Smoke
The State Journal, Charleston, West Virginia, 7 September 2006Bans on smoking in public work
Charleston Gazette, Charleston, West Virginia, 4 September 2006Restaurant smoking banned in Ashland [Kentucky]
Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 25 August 2006Good Eats: Gatti-Land offers fun for the whole family
Herald Dispatch, Huntington, West Virginia, 13 July 2006"I think it's important to educate kids about a non-smoking environment," Gibbs said.
"Since it first opened, my buddies and family and I have come here every Tuesday," Lewis said. "It's a combination of the atmosphere and the bang for your buck. Plus it's clean and it's smoke-free. My teams will have meetings and banquets here all the time."
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