More than 40 York County bars granted smoking ban exemptions
They are among the more than 550 bars statewide that received notification of exemption last week.
Thousands of businesses want smoking ban exceptions
The Patriot-News gives some numbers on tallies related to Pennsylvania’s new smoking ban legislation.
Smoke continues to clear two weeks into smoking ban
14 days into the smoking ban it’s easier to breathe in most restaurants and bars. But there are, as with every law, some people who refuse to comply.
Many state colleges ban smoking — indoors and out
Last week when the Clean Indoor Act went into effect, 14 state-owned colleges decided to prohibit smoking everywhere on campus, including inside buildings and outside.
Potential Casualty to PA Smoking Ban…Mayor Reed’s Cigarettes
Will the smoking ban help Mayor Stephen Reed kick the habit?
Dept. of Health prepares for Sept. 11 Clean Indoor Air Implementation
The Dept. of Health is gearing up for the implementation of the Clean Indoor Act in two weeks by educating the public and workplaces as much as possible before the change.
Smoking bans provide health benefits
According to a new study from Scotland, a smoking ban can provide significant health benefits by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.
SB 1518
Current Printer’s No.: 2288
Prime Sponsor - Senator Mellow
SB 1518 was introduced and referred to the Public Health and Welfare Committee on July 2, 2008.
Summary: SB 1518 is an act that will prohibit the preemption of ordinances in second class A cities.
*Editor’s note: SB 1518 was introduced as trailer bill for SB 246, the Clean Air [...]
Governor Rendell to Sign Clean Indoor Air Law
Today, Governor Rendell is expected to sign SB 246, the Clean Indoor Air Act, into law at a ceremony scheduled for noon at the Ambler Theater in Montgomery County.
Weekly Wrap: June 9- 13th
Check out what happened this week in healthcare policy on the Floor and in Committees.