Kentucky Smoking Ban Legislation Proposed, Again (Update)
A bipartisan effort to ban smoking in public places in Kentucky is moving forward. Sen. Julie Denton, R-Louisville, and Rep. Susan Westrom, D-Lexington, announced that…
Salisbury, N.C. Bans Smoking in Parks
On Tuesday night, the Salisbury (NC) City Council unanimously voted to pass a measure banning smoking in the city’s 28 parks as well as a…
Suffolk County Legislator Files Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
After closing out 2013 with a promise to introduce a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco in Suffolk County, NY from…
Indoor Smoking Ban Nixed in St. Joseph, Mo.
The plan for an indoor smoking ban in St. Joseph, Mo. hit a roadblock Monday night when the City Council refused to implement the citizen-drive…
Keller, Texas Eyes Smoking Ban
Tonight, the Keller City Council will discuss a potential smoking ban. Details are slim, but a report from KXAS indicates that the proposed ban is targeted…
Oregon Sets Dates for Public Comments on Proposed Park Smoking Ban
Smoking in state parks in Oregon could be banned by next year if a new law, expected to be voted on by the Oregon Parks…
Minnesota City Could Ban Smoking in Cigar Shops
The Hastings, Minn. City Council is scheduled to vote Monday night on a proposal to prohibit smoking in all tobacco shops, though it would maintain…
Utah Senator Files Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
After beginning the process of raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 19 to 21 late in 2013, Utah Senator Stuart Reid (R-Ogden)…
Coronado, Calif. Enacts Strict Outdoor Smoking Ban
Come the new year, the resort town of Coronado, Calif. will prohibit smoking at parks, parking lots and even city streets and sidewalks. As of…
San Marcos, Texas Set for Smoke-Free Parks, Businesses Next
As of Jan. 1, smoking at parks, athletic facilities, grounds and inside city-owned facilities in San Marcos, Texas will be prohibited. Come June 1, smoking…
Boston Bans Park Smoking
In late November, the Boston City Council voted unanimously in favor of banning smoking in parks, golf courses and other areas owned by the city,…