Philadelphia, Miss. Rejects Smoking Ban
Despite support from the town’s mayor, Chamber of Commerce, other business organizations, an antismoking group and more, the five-person Board of Alderman rejected a proposed…
Smoking at Florida Park and Beaches Faces New Threat
For the third time this year, smoking on Florida’s parks and beaches is being threatened. In 2011, the state of Florida adopted statue 386.209, a measure…
Otter Tail, Minn. Bans Smoking on County Property
Smoking will be banned in and on all Otter Tail County property come 2014. Last week, the county approved a measure that bans smoking around…
Press Release: White House Updates Regulatory Agenda on Cigars
November 27, 2013 (Washington, DC) — On November 27, 2013, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs…
Chickasaw, Alabama Passes Ban on Smoking in Public Places
The small town of Chickasaw, Alabama is the latest to pass a ban on smoking in public and work places, according to a report from…
Two Canadian Provinces Eye Flavored Tobacco Ban
Governments in both Ontario and Alberta are proposing separate bans on flavored tobacco, a move that would affect two of Canada’s largest provinces. Two weeks…
Muskegon County Commissioners Delay Final Vote That Would Ban Smoking on County Property
In a surprise move on Tuesday, Muskegon County (Michigan) Commissioners delayed a final vote on an ordinance that would have banned smoking on county property….
Batesville, Ind. Eyes Park Smoking Ban
Amongst other changes to park ordinances, Batesville, Ind.’s Parks Commissioner Mike Baumer has proposed revisiting the topic of a smoking ban at the city’s park….
Third Time May be the Charm for Cigar Lounges in Washington State
After a pair of attempts to create licensed cigar bars and lounges in the state of Washington, a persistent group of retailers and potential cigar…
No More Smoking on Muskegon County Property
You can forget smoking on property owned by Muskegon County in the coming months, as the county’s Board of Commissioners recently voted to ban the…
Washington, D.C. Working on Raising Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
Washington, D.C. could very well be the next major city to increase the age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. Legislation has already been…