Smoking Bans

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No Outdoor Smoking Bans

Wednesday, December 9th, 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.

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 pull into [...]

Smoking Bans and Employment

Friday, May 29th, 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.

Smoking Ban News

Friday, May 15th, 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 [...]

Smoking Bans and the Economy

Thursday, December 11th, 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 [...]

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