East Brewton council passes smoking ban (Brewton Standard)
The East Brewton City Council passed an ordinance Monday that made them the third city in Escambia County to place a ban on smoking in public places. There was no one opposing the passing of the no-smoking ordinance, Councilman Wayne Howard said.
Source: www.brewtonstandard.com

Smoking ban OK'd in Philadelphia (The Columbus Dispatch)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia yesterday became the latest U.S. city to ban smoking in most public places. Mayor John Street signed a bill that applies to all restaurants and many bars, said his spokesman, Joe Grace.
Source: www.dispatch.com

No smoking: Street OKs, then rips ban (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
When Mayor Street signed legislation yesterday that finally banned bar and restaurant cigarette smoking in Philadelphia, he could have done so before a bank of cameras in his ceremonial reception room, surrounded by white-coated doctors and tobacco-free children.
Source: www.philly.com

Weight worries affect women's motivation to stay smoke-free after pregnancy (EurekAlert!)
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15 Although many women quit smoking during pregnancy, the majority will resume smoking after having a baby. Results of a University of Pittsburgh study suggest that women's worries about weight may decrease their motivation to remain smoke-free postpartum.
Source: www.eurekalert.org

Legal battles loom over Manitoba smoking ban (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News)
Manitoba's NDP government and at least one First Nation promise a long, complicated and expensive court battle over a recent court ruling that says the the province's smoking ban applies to First Nations.
Source: ca.news.yahoo.com

No smoking ban in Jacksonville (The State Journal-Register)
JACKSONVILLE - A majority of the alderman present voted Wednesday night not to pursue a smoking ban for public places in Jacksonville.
Source: www.sj-r.com