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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‘Just Say No’ to Savannah’s Proposed Smoking Ban, says IPCPR

July 23, 2010

Savannah, Georgia July 23, 2010 – The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association is urging smokers and non-smokers alike to ‘just say no’ to the Savannah City Council’s proposed smoking ban extension that would include virtually all workplaces, including smoke shops. The second opportunity for comment on the issue will be at the Quarterly [...]

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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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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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Gratuitous Depictions of Smoking

June 16, 2008

I hate to tell you but the Ang Lee version sucked ass, at least I heard this one is pretty good because it stays true to the comic book. Violence? No Problem we’ll get you a G rating. Smoking? OH NO! We better make it NC-17!

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More About Ohio Smoking Ban

June 12, 2008

I ran across a press release today from a group that is trying to revise Ohio’s Smoking Ban. I think they have a strong case, but unfortunately political correctness is against them.

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