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Smoking Ban
Advocates want no weakening of Indiana smoking ban
February 9, 2012
Associated PressAnti-smoking advocates aren't happy about an 18-month exemption for bars that's included in a bill for a statewide
smoking ban, and are aiming to prevent the proposal from being watered down.
MoreBallard to veto tougher smoking-ban proposal
February 9, 2012
IBJ StaffIndianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard plans to veto a proposed ordinance that would expand the city’s public smoking ban,
his spokesman confirmed Thursday.
MoreStatewide smoking ban passes House
January 31, 2012
Hayleigh ColomboEven if Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard follows through on a threat to veto the tougher citywide smoking ban council members
passed Monday, a similar measure still pending in the General Assembly would prohibit lighting up in public places statewide.
MoreCouncil votes to expand citywide smoking ban
January 30, 2012
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis City-County Council voted in favor of an expanded public smoking ban Monday night. Members voted 19-9 in
favor of expanding the citywide ban to include bowling alleys, hotel rooms and most bars.
MoreFight looming over banning smoking in Indiana bars
January 26, 2012
Associated PressSome Indiana legislators are expected to push for exempting bars and certain other locations from a bill calling for a broad
statewide smoking ban.
MoreEDITORIAL: Pass the proposed city smoking ban and be done with it
January 21, 2012
IBJ StaffA flawed but ultimately acceptable ordinance that would strengthen Indianapolis’ workplace smoking ban is now headed
to the City-County Council. The council should pass the ordinance and Mayor Ballard should sign it.
MoreIndiana House panel backs smoking-ban bill
January 11, 2012
Associated PressThe House health committee voted 9-3 in favor of the bill Wednesday after adding an exemption for retail tobacco shops. The
bill would prohibit smoking in most public places and workplaces, including bars.
MoreNew push set for broad Indiana smoking limits
January 5, 2012
Associated PressThe bill announced Thursday by Republican Rep. Eric Turner of Cicero would prohibit smoking in most public places and workplaces,
including bars.
MoreHouse Speaker: State lawmakers may seek smoking ban
December 15, 2011
Associated PressIndiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says lawmakers may seek passage of a statewide smoking ban before the nation's attention
turns to Indianapolis for the February Super Bowl.
MoreCity-County committee nixes tougher smoking ban
December 14, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe City-County Council's Rules and Public Policy Committee voted 6-2 Tuesday night against sending a tough smoking-ban
proposal to a full council.
MoreEDITORIAL: OK smoking ban before year end
December 10, 2011
IBJ StaffA plea to City-County Council Democrats: Keep your eye on the prize and vote this month for smoke-free workplaces.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Council prez takes 11th-hour run at ban, redistricting
November 30, 2011
Mason King
Why is Ryan Vaughn ending his tenure as City-County Council president with two hot-button
proposals? Can he get the votes for a stronger smoking ban? How does he react to a call for his removal?
City-County Council Republican to propose tougher smoking ban
November 15, 2011
IBJ Staff, Associated PressThe Republican president of the City-County Council in Indianapolis says his party plans to introduce an expanded smoking
ban that would take effect before the Super Bowl.
MoreQ&A
August 8, 2011
J.K. WallThe adult smoking rate in Indiana dropped to 21.2 percent last year, a major reduction from the 27 percent rate logged five
years ago. Karla Sneegas, assistant commissioner of the State Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention
and Cessation Commission, discussed the progress, as well as her agency’s efforts to help employers help their workers
quit smoking.
MoreState's top anti-smoking agency could be abolished
April 20, 2011
Scott OlsonIndiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, formed in 2001 and funded by money from a settlement with the tobacco industry,
may be consolidated into the state Department of Health as a budget-cutting measure.
MoreIndiana's anti-tobacco agency's first decade mixed
April 16, 2011
Associated PressIndiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation officials acknowledge they still have work to do in a state that in 2008 had the
nation's highest smoking rate and still has more than 1 million smokers.
MoreIndiana Senate panel votes down proposed smoking ban
April 6, 2011
Associated PressThe Senate Public Policy Committee voted 8-1 Wednesday against the bill that had exemptions for casinos, bars, fraternal clubs,
smoke shops and nursing homes.
MoreFate up in air for proposed Indiana smoking ban
April 5, 2011
Associated PressThe fate of a proposed statewide smoking ban in the state Legislature is uncertain, with anti-smoking advocates keeping up
their push for restrictions that are tougher than some lawmakers think can win approval.
MoreIndiana Senate panel sets vote on smoking ban
April 5, 2011
Associated PressThe Senate Public Policy Committee is expected to vote on the bill Wednesday. Amendments won't be allowed to the bill
that currently includes exemptions for casinos, bars, fraternal clubs, smoke shops and nursing homes.
MoreIndiana Senate panel may vote on smoking ban after all
March 29, 2011
Associated PressSen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, the chairman of an Indiana Senate committee, said he might call for a vote on the proposal at
the Senate Public Policy Committee's April 6 meeting, but that he likely wouldn't allow any amendments.
MoreIllinois House votes to lift smoking ban at casinos
March 29, 2011
Associated PressTom Swoik, executive director of Illinois Casino Gaming Association, said gambling revenue has dropped 32 percent since the
state's smoking ban was approved. He said the ban has cost state government about $800 million in taxes.
MoreSmoking bill needs exemptions to survive Senate
March 23, 2011
Associated PressHealth advocates will have to live with wide exemptions in a proposed statewide smoking ban because a stricter, more comprehensive
ban wouldn't be able to pass the conservative Senate, the head of a Senate committee said.
MoreEDITORIAL: Indianapolis doesn't need 'ashtray' label
March 12, 2011
Boosters want to keep building on the city’s progress, educating visitors and residents alike about all that Indiana
has to offer. But we’re running the risk of losing our shine in a cloud of smoke.
MoreSmoking concerns cloud city’s hosting of Big Ten tourney
March 9, 2011
Scott OlsonA group of Michigan State University alumni are upset that their school is paired with the Slippery Noodle Inn, a smoking
establishment, in a city promotion that matches Big Ten universities with downtown bars and restaurants during the men's basketball
tournament.
MoreIndiana House OKs smoking ban with bars exempted
January 31, 2011
Associated PressThe Republican-led House voted 68-31 Monday to approve the bill, which now moves to the GOP-controlled Senate for consideration.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
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The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!