Bar owners sue to stop smoking ban (Denver Post)
A coalition of bar and tavern owners this afternoon asked a federal judge to stop the statewide smoking ban from going into effect July 1. In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, the group claimed that the law violates its members' constitutional right to equal protection because the ban does not apply to casinos, cigar bars or tobacco shops.
Source: www.denverpost.com

Smokers Don't Get Treatment They Need to Quit (Fox News)
Experts say that quitting smoking methods are available that could triple quit rates for nearly 45 million adult Americans who still smoke, but a lack of awareness and a shortage of insurance mean many don't have access.
Source: www.foxnews.com

N.C. Senate approves its General Assembly smoking ban bill (Fayetteville Observer)
The Senate approved a smoking ban inside the Legislature's own office buildings. Both the House and Senate have agreed in recent years to prohibit smoking on the floor of their chambers, as well as outlawing smoke in other state buildings.
Source: www.fayettevillenc.com

Smoking ban at all San Diego beaches and parks tentatively approved (North County Times)
SAN DIEGO - Smoking at all San Diego beaches and parks will be prohibited under an ordinance tentatively approved today by the City Council.
Source: www.nctimes.com