A college’s smoking ban has gone up in smoke following residents’ complaints over a rise in antisocial behaviour. Richmond College principal David Ansell announced a u-turn on his no-smoking policy after complaints students were smoking outside people’s homes. In a letter sent out to households on Wednesday, Mr Ansell said: “Recognising the impact our smoking policy has had on the community, Ream more »
Local bar and nightclub owners are split over the issue of banning smoking in their establishments.
Last week, an Indiana Senate committee voted 8-1 to strike down legislation that would have banned smoking in public places, with exceptions for bars, casinos, fraternal clubs, smoke shops and nursing homes.
“I was a little surprised that it had failed,” said Sandi Boyles-Gillen, owner of Sonka Irish Pub, 1366 Wabash Ave. “I thought it would pass.” Ream more »
A statewide smoking ban that health advocates assailed as too weak was rejected Wednesday by an Indiana Senate committee after several members said they supported broader restrictions on smoking in public places.
“People are asking for a clean-air bill – and this is not a clean-air bill,” said Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, who helped the Senate Public Policy Committee reject the plan on an 8-1 vote. Ream more »
As members of civilized society, we all accept limits on our freedom.
We know we can’t drive 60 mph in a school zone.
We understand we shouldn’t dump raw sewage into a lake.
We know it’s wrong to yell “fire” in a crowded theater.
On April 5, we strongly urge city voters — smokers and nonsmokers alike — to accept another limit on freedom: Vote “yes” on the proposed ordinance to ban smoking in all indoor places accessible to workers or the public.
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Our country’s Constitution has been brought up numerous times during the often-heated discussions over the City of Cape Girardeau’s upcoming vote to ban smoking in public places.
One person who commented on this website even said, “There is no right to smoke guaranteed in our U.S. Constitution.”
The person who posted that comment was accurate. There is nothing specifically defined in the Bill of Rights pertaining to smoking. Ream more »
All Florida Department of Corrections facilities will be tobacco-free in six months — including a ban on inmate smoking.
“Inmate smoking and second-hand smoking is costing millions in healthcare costs each year,” said Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Edwin Buss. “Eliminating smoking is a win for taxpayers, but it’s also a win for employees and inmates, making our facilities healthier places to work and live in, and making them a little safer too.” Ream more »
The possibility that the state’s smoking ban could be relaxed for some establishments was met with guarded optimism Thursday, one day after legislation that would allow puffing in casinos and some taverns was sent to the Illinois House. “I think it’s a good idea, it makes a lot of sense,” said Peoria attorney Dan O’Day, who has represented individuals and businesses in cases around the state brought under the Smoke-Free Illinois Act. “I think it would provide a choice for all people.” Ream more »
In the last year, many Florida colleges, including UF, FIU and Edison State College, have implemented campus-wide smoking bans. Student Government has recently begun to discuss this issue in an attempt to establish a stance on how the student body of FGCU would like to address this trend.
Some of the topics being addressed by Student Government include how any kind of prospective ban will be enforced, and how much of campus the ban would include. For instance, would the dorms be ruled smoke-free as well? Ream more »
Central government offices in Valencia were the scene on Monday for a protest by bar and restaurant owners against the new anti-smoking legislation which came into force on January 2.
It’s now an offence to smoke in closed public spaces, and Valencia business owners in the sector are demanding changes in the law to stop their businesses suffering the ‘catastrophic’ effects of the ban. El Mundo reports some 200 protesters at the demonstration. Ream more »
Now is the time to give up smoking or your addiction will keep you at home. On Wednesday New York’s City Council approved a law that extends the smoking ban to municipal parks, beaches and other pedestrian zones such as Times Square.
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