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Kansas gets first A on American Lung Association's report card for tobacco control policies

Kansas finally got an “A” on its report card from the American Lung Association. It’s for passing the Indoor Clean Air Act on Feb. 25, 2010. The law prohibits smoking in all public places and places of employment, including bars and restaurants. Kansas was the only state in 2010 to pass a comprehensive smoke-free law, and it was highlighted in the association’s ninth annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, which was released early Thursday.

Health official hopes new report on smoking will persuade Kansans to quit tobacco
By Scott Rothschild
12:30 p.m., December 13, 2010 Updated 01:47 p.m.
Although the link between smoking and disease has been documented many times by the U.S. Surgeon General’s office since the 1960s, health officials hope the new report, released last week, will increase a sense of urgency among people, especially youngsters, to quit smoking or never start.
Smoking ban advocates voice concern over Kansas governor’s race
Associated Press
October 26, 2010
Kansas public health advocates say they worry about the views expressed by candidates for governor on the new statewide smoking ban.
Statehouse Live: Banning smoking in casinos would be costly, officials say
By Scott Rothschild
July 9, 2010
A statewide ban on smoking in public, indoor places took effect July 1, but exempted casinos.
Statewide smoking ban provides loophole for electronic cigarettes
Associated Press
July 7, 2010
Electronic cigarettes are letting smokers “light up” in the face of the statewide smoking ban that took effect last week.
Temporary injunction issued halting implementation of statewide smoking ban in 28 clubs in Kansas, including one in Tonganoxie
By Theresa Freed
05:20 p.m., June 30, 2010 Updated 06:06 p.m.
Despite previous reports to the contrary by the Associated Press, the statewide smoking ban will go into effect on Thursday, with one exception.
Judge hears arguments for, against statewide smoking ban
Associated Press
08:42 a.m., June 29, 2010 Updated 06:09 p.m.
Attorneys representing bars and bingo parlors asked a Kansas judge to put a hold on the state’s smoking ban Tuesday, arguing it would hurt their businesses and violate their constitutional rights to property.
Housing authority approves ban on tenant smoking
By Theresa Freed
June 29, 2010
On a unanimous vote Monday night, the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority passed a smoking ban for all of its properties. The ban will go into effect Jan. 1, 2011.
Going against ‘nature’
By Chad Lawhorn
June 27, 2010
Pickups, mini-vans — even a school bus with curtains — park right next to the railroad tracks that run along this small town’s Front Street.
Tonganoxie bar owner challenges state smoking ban
By Theresa Freed
June 23, 2010
A Tonganoxie man has filed a lawsuit against the State of Kansas, claiming the smoking ban to take effect July 1 is unconstitutional. The suit was filed earlier this month. On Friday, four other Wichita-area businesses joined his suit.
Four Wichita business owners seek to have Kansas’ new smoking ban deemed unconstitutional
Associated Press
June 21, 2010
Four Wichita-area business operators have gone to court to prevent Kansas from banning smoking in many public places, partly because its new law contains an exemption for state-owned casinos.
City Commissioners set to consider making changes to Lawrence’s smoking ban in light of new state law
By Chad Lawhorn
June 7, 2010
Come July 1 there will be a new set of smoking rules in Lawrence, including some that make it tougher to smoke outside.
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority considering smoking ban in its apartments
By Chad Lawhorn
June 7, 2010
The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority is considering a ban that would prohibit residents from smoking inside authority-owned apartments, such as Edgewood Homes, Babcock Place, Peterson Acres and Clinton Place.
Kansas to launch smoking ban site
Associated Press
May 3, 2010
Kansas officials are launching a new website to help with the implementation of a new statewide smoking ban.
Many smokers are depressed
Associated Press
April 15, 2010
Despite the now well-known and far-reaching effects of smoking, more than one-fifth of Americans still smoke. Why?
Group urging legislators to hike cigarette sales tax by $1 per pack
Associated Press
April 13, 2010
Anti-smoking groups are trying to pressure Kansas legislators into raising the state’s cigarette tax by $1 a pack, to a total $1.79.

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