Smoking Bans

Ohio Residents Rethinking Smoking Ban

August 8, 2010

Well this is some news in the right direction. A recent poll shows that a majority of Ohio Residents want to allow smoking in bars again, but want to keep restaurants smoke free. Ohio poll: Rethink smoking ban | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com.

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No Outdoor Smoking Bans

December 9, 2009

Got an email from the IPCPR talking about a poll on Parade Magazine’s website asking for your opinion on outdoor smoking bans. Vote in it and tell them what you think.

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Thoughts on Travelling

November 23, 2009

I didn’t grab a picture on the way out, but it was very early morning and I wasn’t thinking. But anyway Iowa now has to rank up there with the stupidest smoking bans. Here’s the deal: I prefer to drive at night when traveling any long distance with the kids. So about 3 AM I [...]

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Smoking Bans and Employment

May 29, 2009

I’m running another busy week here, but will have a couple of great reviews next week. One of the sites I follow a bit takes to task a recent research report done on smoking bans and the impact on employment. Head over to Jacob’s site to read it.

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Smoking Ban News

May 15, 2009

Just a quick update on the latest smoking bans out there. North Carolina and Wisconsin are both enacting smoking bans. There is some good news though, New Hampshire has eased up on their smoking ban and has allowed for cigar bars. Also, Hawaii screwed up their tobacco tax law which ends up suspending the tobacco [...]

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Smoking Bans and the Economy

December 11, 2008

Photo by Joe Holmes. I keep an eye open for any news regarding the Ohio Smoking Ban and the sad joke it has become. This poorly thought out ban makes even less sense now than it ever did. The amount of money provided to the counties is not enough to enforce the ban as the [...]

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Does Cigar Aficionado Truly Represent Today’s Cigar Smoker?

August 1, 2008

Cigar Aficionado is the most recognized cigar magazine on the newsstand. If you asked 20 people on the street to name a magazine about cigars, even if they have no clue about cigars they could name Cigar Aficionado.

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Why Not Just Outlaw It?

July 29, 2008

I’m not going to give away the details it takes the smoking ban to the next step.

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Senator Seitz’s Letter to Smoke Free Ohio

July 26, 2008

There are some people in Ohio’s State Government that are restoring my faith in politics. One is Senator Seitz who co-sponsored SB-346. This is his letter to Smoke Free Ohio, pointing out the deceptive language used in the ballot and their total disregard for anyone’s rights. July 15, 2008 Angie T. HuberVice President of Government [...]

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Ohio Looks to Relax Smoking Ban

July 24, 2008

I’ve actually been impressed with some members of the Ohio House and Senate. They seem to understand the damage the smoking ban has on businesses and the erosion it has on our personal rights. Another bill has been introduced that will relax some of the restrictions of the Ohio Smoking Ban.

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