Lawrence smoking ban

Legislator prepares to take up statewide smoking ban
By Mark Boyle
February 19, 2009
Five years have passed since the city of Lawrence passed its public smoking ban, however other area towns haven’t followed suit.
Senate passes bill banning smoking statewide; doctor says move bodes well for cancer center designation
By Scott Rothschild
04:01 p.m., February 17, 2009 Updated 04:13 p.m.
A bill that would ban smoking in most public places in Kansas could help in the effort to attain national designation for the Kansas University Cancer Center.
Senate gives tentative OK to statewide smoking ban
Associated Press
08:31 a.m., February 16, 2009 Updated 11:02 p.m.
The Kansas Senate debates a bill that would ban smoking in most public places in the state.
Kansas Senate to debate smoking ban
The Associated Press
February 14, 2009
The top leader of the Kansas Senate says a bill creating a statewide smoking ban has a good chance of winning Senate approval. The measure would bar smoking in most public places, including bars and restaurants, and in workplaces and government buildings. Debate in the Senate is set for Monday. Senate President Steve Morris predicts the measure will pass — if there aren’t too many amendments attached.
Legislative leader expects tough fight for statewide smoking ban
Associated Press
02:35 p.m., February 4, 2009 Updated 04:58 p.m.
A bill banning smoking in most public places in the state, including bars and restaurants, faces an uphill fight in the Legislature.
Legislators hear new reason for why a smoking ban is good for Kansas
Supporters say it would save money
Associated Press
January 20, 2009
Proponents of a statewide smoking ban have come up with a new selling point for legislators trying to close a massive budget deficit: A ban would save the state money.
Kansas gets ‘Fs’ from American Lung Association
Associated Press
January 14, 2009
The American Lung Association flunks Kansas in its annual report card on smoking in three out of four categories. And the fourth was just a notch above an “F.”
City eases sidewalk drinking regulations
Commission takes away food sales requirement
By Chad Lawhorn
August 19, 2008
Six downtown bars may qualify for sidewalk seating areas under the new rules.
Push for statewide smoking ban gaining momentum
Survey shows most community leaders in Kansas support ban
By Scott Rothschild
August 13, 2008
The tide is turning in favor of a statewide ban on smoking in public indoor places, officials said Wednesday.
Bar wins approval for patio beverages
June 4, 2008
A neighborhood bar won approval to allow its patrons to take alcoholic beverages onto an outdoor patio. On a 4-1 vote, commissioners changed the conditions of a site plan for Louise’s West, 1307 W. Seventh Street. Commissioner Boog Highberger voted against the request. He feared it would lead to noise concerns for the adjacent neighborhood.
Statewide smoking ban proposal will be back
By Chad Lawhorn
May 15, 2008
The state’s top health policy leader said Wednesday that her group plans to ask state legislators again next session for a statewide smoking ban. Marcia Nielsen - executive director of the state-appointed Kansas Health Policy Authority - said the fact legislators won’t be facing re-election in 2009 may give a ban a better chance of winning approval.
6News video: Health policy leader fighting for statewide smoking ban
May 14, 2008
The state’s chief health policy leader isn’t giving up on her fight for a statewide smoking ban.
Senate committee OKs statewide smoking ban
Legislation unlikely to pass House
By Scott Rothschild
March 24, 2008
A statewide ban on smoking in indoor public places, which appeared dead in recent days, was revived Monday.
6News video: Where have all the bills gone?
By Gena Terlizzi
March 12, 2008
The Kansas legislative session is at its halfway point, and at least one controversial bill may go up in smoke.
Smoking ban proposal introduced in Kansas Senate
Statewide measure would require November vote
By Scott Rothschild
January 29, 2008
Voters would decide in the November election whether to enact a smoking ban in their county, under a proposal introduced today in the Legislature.

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