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New Hampshire Could Ban Smoking in Private Clubs

In a move that would take government regulations into once protected spaces, a trio of New Hampshire legislators have started the process that could ban…

Michigan Bill Would Remove Restrictions on Outdoor Restaurant Smoking

A nonsmoking state representative in Michigan is proposing a bill to that would roll back legislation passed in 2009 that prevents restaurants from allowing smoking…

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…

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…

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….

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…

Boston Moves One Step Closer to Banning Smoking in Public Parks

In a move eerily similar to one New York City made in 2011, Boston is close to enacting a ban on smoking in public parks….

Fort Collins Patio Smoking Ban Scheduled for Jan. 17

Although restaurants and bars will get an additional 16 days, Fort Collins, Colo. has set a day when smoking on patios at bars and restaurants…