statewide smoking ban

Statewide Smoking Ban Supporters Make Second Pitch to Kentucky Legislators

Kenny Colston — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:59:19 +0000

Supporters of a statewide smoking ban in Kentucky are once again trying to persuade a House committee to pass the legislation this session.

The House Judiciary Committee is the second committee—after House Health and Welfare—to hear the smoking ban bill sponsored by State Rep. Susan Westrom, a Lexington Democrat.

This time, property rights and business rights were the main topic of questioning, but Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson told the committee that Kentucky's businesses have long supported smoking bans.

Former Wildcat Derek Anderson, Gov. Steve Beshear Join Rally for Statewide Smoking Ban

Kenny Colston — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:14:24 +0000

FRANKFORT — Supporters of a statewide smoking ban brought high-profile help from the world of sports while rallying Thursday in the Capitol Rotunda for their cause.

Statewide Smoking Ban Bill Clears House Committee

Rae Hodge — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:16:38 +0000

Kentucky is one step closer to enacting a statewide smoking ban after legislation sailed Thursday through the House Committee on Health and Welfare.

House Bill 190, sponsored by Rep. Susan Westrom, a Democrat of Lexington, would prohibit smoking in public places and places of employment.

Smoking Ban Advocates Once Again Face Senate Roadblock

Kenny Colston — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:32:04 +0000

Supporters of a statewide smoking ban in public places are set to try their luck in passing such a law for the third legislative session.

Poll Shows Increased Support for Statewide Smoking Ban

Kenny Colston — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:56:08 +0000

The majority of Kentuckians — 59 percent — support a statewide smoking ban, says a poll conducted by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

Last year, the poll said for the first time that most Kentuckians supported banning smoking in public establishments.

This year, fewer than 38 percent of Kentuckians opposed such a ban. The rest had no opinion.

Statewide Smoking Ban Advocates Launch Fancy Farm Road Tour to Pump Up Support

Kenny Colston — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Advocates of a statewide smoking ban are taking their issue on a five day tour before Fancy Farm to drum up support.

The Smoke Free Kentucky Coalition has pushed a statewide smoking ban law in the General Assembly for the last two years. And they are making next year’s legislative session a key moment in their fight.

Health Poll Shows Majority of Kentuckians Favor Statewide Smoking Ban

Kenny Colston — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:00:00 +0000