Mississippi Physicians Launch Petition Drive with Eyes on 2015 Smoking Ban
A petition drive in Mississippi is about to get underway, with the Mississippi State Medical Association and other health organizations hoping to gather enough signatures…
Kent County, Del. Looking at Parks Smoking Ban
The Kent County Parks and Recreation department is looking at implementing a new policy in six parks that would make them completely tobacco free, whether…
Kokomo, Ind. To Consider Banning Smoking in All Enclosed Public Places
Tobacco outlets, bars and taverns and fraternal organizations could have to pack up the ashtrays and order no smoking signs if a proposed ordinance in…
Georgia, Vt. Makes Beach Smoking Ban Official
While smoking hasn’t been welcomed at beaches in the town of Georgia, Vt. for some time, it was never against the law to light up,…
Tupelo, Miss. Considers Allowing Smoking in Tobacco Stores
In a rare bit of good legislative news, the Tupelo City Council is considering amending the city’s smoking ban to allow for smoking in tobacco…
Kennesaw, Ga. Schedules Vote on Park Smoking Ban
A new smoking ban could be in place for all 130 acres of parks in the city of Kennesaw, Ga. by the end of the…
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…
Sumner, Wash. Says No to Tobacco Ban in Parks
At its July 28 meeting, the Sumner, Wash. City Council quickly put to rest an ordinance that would have banned the use of tobacco products in…
Frisco, Texas to Discuss Park Smoking Ban Tonight
The Frisco, Texas City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposed park smoking ban at its meeting tonight, and the resulting ordinance could result in…
Albany, N.Y. Enacts Smoking Ban in Parks
On Monday night, the Albany Common Council voted to create tobacco-free areas in city parks, with a $50 fine for anyone who violates the law. The…
Southaven, Miss. Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect Today
A smoking ban ordinance that was passed in early May goes into effect in Mississippi’s third-largest city today, bringing an end to being able to light…
