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Kentucky Smoking Ban Bill Officially Flames Out

While it was pronounced dead by one of its sponsors in early March, a bill to create a sweeping smoking ban in the Commonwealth of…

Cape Elizabeth, Maine Bans Smoking in Fort Williams Park

Earlier this week, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council banned smoking in Fort Williams Park, ahead of the tourist season. The ban which covers tobacco products,…

Weymouth, Mass. Looks at New Smoking Ban

The town of Weymouth, Mass. is looking at implementing several new ordinances that would affect the purchase and consumption of tobacco products. Up for discussion…

Kennett, Mo. Voters Pass Smoking Ban (Update)

Voters in the city of Kennett, Mo. passed an advisory smoking ban by a 68-32 percent margin on Tuesday night, according to a report from…

St. Joseph, Mo. Voters Approve Smoking Ban

The citizens of St. Joseph, Mo. have approved a smoking ban, with a final total of 7,849 (52.75%) in favor and 7,031 (47.25%) opposed, according to…

Ann Arbor, Mich. Gets Closer to Smoking Ban

After being lobbied by public health professionals and experts from the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor City Council has agreed to a second reading…

Fort Collins, Colo. Looking at Expanding Smoking Ban

The Fort Collins, Colo. City Council will be discussing expanding the city’s existing smoking ban at their meeting on Tuesday afternoon, with a number of…

Voters in St. Joseph, Mo. To Decide Smoking Ban Today

Voters in St. Joseph, Mo. will decide whether or not to enact a smoking ban when they go to the polls today after the city…

McCall, Idaho Could Enact Smoking Ban This Week

The city council of McCall, Idaho could enact a smoking ban at their regular meeting this Thursday, April 10, bringing an end to the days…

Pittsfield, Mass. Considering Several Smoking Ban Proposals

A number of changes will soon come before the Pittsfield, Mass. Board of Health as they look to restrict access to tobacco products and limit…

Tobacco Ban Could be Coming to Tulsa County Parks

There is an ardent movement in Tulsa County, Okla. to ban the use of tobacco in all city and county owned parks, with four cities…