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Anchorage, Alaska Assemblyman Proposes Smoking Ban

In an effort to “take back Town Square,” Anchorage, Alaska Assemblyman Dick Traini is proposing a smoking ban in the city’s core, as well as…

Ketchikan, Alaska Puts Brakes On Tobacco Tax

Just over a month ago, the city and borough of Ketchikan, Alaska seemed to be headed towards at least a thorough discussion and possible vote…

Ketchikan, Alaska Moves Forward With Tobacco Tax Increase

A sizable new tobacco tax increase proposal in Ketchikan, Alaska gained a good bit of traction on Monday night, as the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly…

Ketchikan, Alaska Lawmakers Pushing for Tobacco Tax

A group of lawmakers in Ketchikan, Alaska is pushing to get an island-wide tobacco tax increase approved, something they weren’t able to do in 2010….

Nome, Alaska Voters Say No To Higher Tobacco Tax

Voters in Nome, Alaska appear to have defeated a proposed increase on tobacco tax in the city, with the latest results showing 52.7% of the…

Petersburg, Alaska Voters to Decide on New Tobacco Tax

Voters in Petersburg, Alaska will get to decide on a new tobacco tax later this year, as an increase is one of six sales tax related…

Ketchikan, Alaska Rejects Smoking Ban Proposal

The Ketchikan, Alaska City Council said no to a proposed smoking ban at their meeting on Thursday, with the argument that businesses should be able…

Ketchikan, Alaska to Discuss Smoking Ban

The Ketchikan City Council will begin the process of investigating a citywide smoking ban that could include bars and restaurants, as the topic has been added…

Weekly News (March 3, 2014)

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Alaska’s Smoking Ban Could Grow with New Bill

A bill to expand Alaska’a existing smoking ban been introduced in the state House of Representatives, and specifies a list of additional places where lighting…