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Gadsden, Ala. Tables Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the Gadsden City Council tabled a proposed smoking ban. The move came after Council President Robert Echols asked for all those supporting the ban…

Syracuse, N.Y. Smoking Ban Moving Forward

After hearing complaints earlier this year, the Syracuse City Council will formally debate whether the city should ban smoking in all public parks.  Councilors Khalid…

Lincoln County, N.M. Rejects Outdoor Smoking Ban

Smoking will still be allowed in Lincoln County parks. Commissioners rejected a proposal that would have banned smoking over concerns regarding the ability of cigarettes…

Proposed Smoking Ban Moves Forward in Harlingen, Texas

The south Texas city of Harlingen is inching closer towards a smoking ban. Under the proposed ordinance, smoking would be banned indoors in all places…

Emerson, N.J. Makes Parks Smoke Free

Smoking in the eight public parks in the borough of Emerson, N.J. will now cost you, as the Emerson Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Tuesday…

El Cerrito, Calif. Announces Plans to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age and Limit Smoking

The El Cerrito City Council has announced their plans to control tobacco use in the city, directing the assistant city manager to begin work on…

Forest Grove, Ore. Modified Proposed Smoking Ban, Closes in on Vote

The proposed smoking ban in Forest Grove, Ore. will no longer exclude the use of tobacco products on all city owned or leased properties. Tom…

Cheektowaga, N.Y. Adds Smoking Ban

Yesterday, the Cheektowaga Town Board unanimously passed a ban on burning tobacco products at the town’s Cultural Center, including the fenced-in areas around the Cultural Center and Lions…

Waseca County, Minn. To Look at Smoking Ban on County Property Today

A pair of proposals that will limit the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes are slated to be presented to the Waseca County Commissioners at…

New Jersey Parks & Beaches Smoking Ban Closer to Reality

A bill that would ban smoking on beaches and in parks throughout the state of New Jersey cleared an important hurdle on Monday afternoon, passing…

Saluda, N.C. Passes Smoking Ban

The small city of Saluda, N.C., home to approximately 700 residents and located in the southwest corner of the state, just over 90 miles west of…