Sulphur, La. Snuffs Out Smoking in Bars, Casinos and Parks
Following in the footsteps of a ban recently passed in New Orleans, the city of Sulphur. has passed a smoking ban that will take the…
Hammond, La. Considering New Smoking Ban
Legislators in Hammond, La. have proposed a sweeping smoking ban that would formally ban lighting up in all workplaces and public spaces. The full proposal…
New Orleans Smoking Ban Facing Amendments
At today’s City Council meeting, five different amendments to the soon-to-be-enacted smoking ban in New Orleans will be heard. The new law, which takes effect…
Exemption Debated in New Orleans Smoking Ban
The livelihood at one bar is causing quite a stir in New Orleans. Councilwoman Nadine Ramsey is proposing a new definition of what a “tobacco…
New Orleans Mayor Signs Smoking Ban, Starts April 22
Just over a week since the New Orleans City Council unanimously passed a comprehensive smoking ban, Mayor Mitch Landrieu added his signature to the proposal…
New Orleans Passes Smoking Ban (Update)
New Orleans has a smoking ban. This morning, the New Orleans City Council took up the hotly contested issue of whether or not to ban…
New Orleans City Council to Hold First Vote On Smoking Ban Today
Today’s the day for the New Orleans City Council to hold its first vote on a proposed smoking ban that would effectively ban smoking in all public…
Smoking Ban Introduced to New Orleans City Council
New Orleans Councilwoman Latoya Cantrell has made no secret of her desire to see The Big Easy implement a smoking ban; in late July she…
Weekly News (September 22, 2014)
Cigar News Arango Cigar Co. Adds CAO Gold to Clasico Series Arango Cigar Co.’s Punch Clasico and Macanudo Clasico Get New Chi-Town Vitola Ashton Brings…
Abbeville, La. Adopts Smoke-Free Air Ordinance
Earlier this week, the Abbeville City Council unanimously adopted the Smoke-Free Air Ordinance known, a piece of legislation that will ban smoking in the city’s parks,…
Covington, La. Approves Expansion of Public Smoking Ban
Last night, the Covington City Council voted unanimously for an expansion of the Louisiana city’s smoking ban. The revised rule will allow the city to…
