N.Va. city considers ban on smoking (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
ALEXANDRIA — Alexandria officials, frustrated by the lack of a statewide restaurant smoking ban, have come up with a new, creative plan to stop people from lighting up inside the establishments.
Source: www.timesdispatch.com
Miracle-Gro Faces Lawsuit over No-Smoking Policy (NPR)
In an effort to cut the costs of providing health insurance to its employees, Scotts Miracle-Gro in Ohio has invested heavily in a million-dollar general wellness program. It encourages employees to exercise, eat well and be healthy. They've also implemented an anti-smoking policy, which has resulted in a lawsuit.
Source: www.npr.org
Judge rebuffs Erie County ban on smoking in indoor public places (The Morning Call)
Appeals process could lead to a statewide ban on workplace smoking. | A judge struck down Erie County's indoor public smoking ban, saying that a 1988 state law prohibits municipalities and counties from regulating smoking.
Source: www.mcall.com
State's rule makers hear debate on smoking (CentralOhio.com)
MARION - A statewide smoking ban is "going to definitely hurt" bar owners, said the proprietor of a West Center Street establishment who added that the law also may help his place make a transition to attract diners.
Source: www.centralohio.com
The People's Choice (Time Magazine)
Andrew Jackson, right, and his wife, Rachel. Barack Obama is growing into the responsibilities of a modern presidential candidate–he has promised his wife Michelle that he will try to quit smoking. "I've quit periodically over the last several years," he says.
Source: www.time.com
