Smoking ban debate ponders public spaces and rights
Garden City commissioners hear arguments on a possible 100 percent smoking ban in all public places including workplaces and restaurants. residents cite rights to life liberty and happiness, while business owners warn of impact on clientele and private clubs may face disruption. public vote proposed to gauge community stance ahead of July 11 meeting.
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Kansas Eyes Uniform State Smoking Ban Debate
Kansas officials weigh whether to pursue a statewide ban on smoking in public venues amid patchwork local restrictions. Taxpayers fund 720 million annually in smoking related Medicaid costs as health officials discuss a uniform law to ease compliance for cities like Lawrence which have already enacted strict restaurant bans.
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Kansas cities ban smoking in some public places
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment lists cities restricting smoking in at least some public venues. Hutchinson Lawrence Lyons Prairie Village Roeland Park Salina Walton Abilene Bel Aire Concordia Fairway ban smoking in bars and restaurants.
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Sylvia Has Trouble Counting to 13 in Bridge T
In a Becker's Bridge column Sylvia, new to the game, overcalls a diamond with two clubs despite vulnerability and weak high cards. The ensuing play reveals miscounting and ruffing issues as declarer discards, opponents trump, and a later spade lead forces two trump losses. A playful tomorrow tease promises a knave capture.
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Smoke free laws expand protection in workplaces and homes
The report highlights that only smoke free workplaces protect citizens fully while homes remain unregulated. It cites 17 states and over 400 localities with strong bans, and warns secondhand smoke harms children including SIDS, bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma. Carmona urges outdoor smoking near children and publicizing findings to bolster advocacy.
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