Updates matching "Smoke-free"

Statement of Daniel E. Smith, President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- November 8, 2007 -- "A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) article published today shows adult smoking rates have remained stagnant for the second year following seven years of steady decline.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- October 1, 2007 -- Minnesota's statewide smoke-free law takes effect today, meaning that half of the United States is now protected by a smoke-free policy. As the 25th smoke-free state, Minnesota's comprehensive legislation prohibits smoking in all restaurants, bars and casinos. "That half of the United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- June 20, 2007 -- Nearly halfway through 2007, the smoke-free movement that has swept the country in recent years has assumed an even faster pace. In the past week alone, New Mexico’s smoke-free law took effect; New Hampshire Governor John Lynch signed a smoke-free bill covering restaurants

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 10, 2007 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) today announced that effective immediately, the Speaker’s Lobby will go smoke-free. The new policy comes just a week after Washington, D.C.’s smoke-free workplaces law took full effect, making all indoor workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. Following is

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 1, 2007 -- The District of Columbia’s smoke-free workplaces law will take full effect tomorrow, Jan. 2, when workers and patrons will finally enjoy their long-awaited right to breathe smoke-free air in all indoor workplaces, restaurants and bars. District Councilmember and Mayorelect Adrian Fenty, a champion

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- December 13, 2006 -- The year 2006 has been marked by enormous progress in the effort to protect the public from the deadly effects of secondhand smoke. Three states have fully enacted comprehensive smoke-free laws this year, bringing the number of smoke-free states to 18. In addition,

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- December 1, 2006 -- The District of Columbia’s smoke-free workplaces law takes full effect Jan. 2, 2007, when workplaces, restaurants and bars will be clear of toxic secondhand smoke and District workers and patrons will be granted the right to breathe smokefree air. Print advertisements touting the

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 31, 2006 -- Workers and patrons in the nation’s capital may soon breathe easier thanks to Mayor Anthony Williams’ (D) approval of a bill that will make indoor workplaces in the District, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. The smoke-free bill passed the D.C. Council earlier this

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- December 6, 2005 -- The D.C. Council today voted 12-1 in favor of a smokefree law that would protect thousands of District workers and patrons from the dangers of secondhand smoke. A second and final vote on the bill could take place later this month or in