Smoking bill faces uphill battle with new exceptions
Kansas lawmakers panel advances a reworked smoking ban with exemptions to allow smoking where children are absent. Sens Journey and Bruce argue the changes boost passage, while health advocates like Mary Jayne Hellebust say the shift weakens protections against secondhand smoke. Critics expect further amendments and a likely floor clash.
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Polar Bears and Alaska Oil Debate Grows
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drilling fight intensifies as Congress weighs polar bear protections. Nat Resources Defense Council criticizes Alaska’s stance as driven by economics, while the Fish and Wildlife Service seeks time to address climate change. Alaska relies on oil for vast revenue as it seeks a new boom amid environmental concerns.
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