Aug 20 Health Louisville’s Indoor Hookah, E-Cigarette Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect Monday Now, people won’t be able to smoke e-cigarettes or hookahs in indoor public places and work sites. There are exceptions for vape shops and hookah lounges. By Laney Johnson Aug 20 Health Indoor Hookah, E-Cigarette Smoking Ban Goes Into Effect Monday Laney Johnson
May 11 Community Electronic Cigarette, Hookah Ban Gets Council Approval The Louisville Metro Council passed an ordinance to amend the ban as such during their regular council meeting Thursday night. By Jacob Ryan May 11 Community Electronic Cigarette, Hookah Ban Gets Council Approval Jacob Ryan
May 3 Community Metro Council Committee Advances Proposal To Ban E-Cigarettes, Hookah The measure would prohibit electronic cigarettes and hookah use from buildings open to the public and establishments in which people work. By Jacob Ryan May 3 Community Council Committee Advances Proposal To Ban E-Cigarettes, Hookah Jacob Ryan
Apr 20 Community Fischer’s Dedication To Public Health Questioned During Smoking Ban Debate Fischer's commitment to improving health standards in the city is being questioned as he pushes to add e-cigarettes and hookah to the city's smoking ban. By Jacob Ryan Apr 20 Community Council Questions Fischer's Dedication To Public Health Jacob Ryan
Apr 4 Politics Poll: Growing Support For Statewide Smoking Ban In Public Places A new poll shows growing support for a statewide ban on smoking in most public places, despite Kentucky having the highest rate of smokers in the nation. By Ryland Barton Apr 4 Politics Poll: Growing Support For Statewide Smoking Ban In Public Places Ryland Barton
Sep 29 Health E-Cig, Hookah Ban Hotly Debated At Public Forum More than 100 people packed a forum at Metro Dept. of Public Health Wednesday to discuss a proposal to ban e-cigarettes and hookah in some public spaces. By Lisa Gillespie Sep 29 Health E-Cig, Hookah Ban Hotly Debated At Public Forum Lisa Gillespie
Mar 13 Local News Indiana Officials Preparing for Smoking Ban Enforcement The Indiana State Health Commissioner says it will mostly be left up to citizens to report violations of the Hoosier State’s new smoking ban. The law passed on the last day of the 2012 legislature prohibits smoking in many public buildings, but includes exemptions for casinos, bars, private clubs and other sites. Commissioner Dr. Gregory […] By Rick Howlett Mar 13 Local News Indiana Officials Preparing for Smoking Ban Enforcement Rick Howlett
Mar 9 Local News Indiana Smoking Ban Wins Final Legislative Approval The Indiana Senate has given final approval to a statewide smoking ban. The measure now goes to Governor Mitch Daniels for his expected signature. The Senate approved the bill today by a vote of 28 to 22. It contains exemptions for bars, casinos, private clubs and other facilities. The House passed the compromise measure last […] By Rick Howlett Mar 9 Local News Indiana Smoking Ban Wins Final Legislative Approval Rick Howlett
Mar 8 Local News Indiana House Approves Smoking Ban By a vote of 60 to 33, the Indiana House of Representatives has approved a watered down statewide smoking ban that contains numerous exemptions, including loopholes for bars and taverns. The compromise measure emerged today following several days of negotiations by House and Senate lawmakers. The Senate will vote on the measure tomorrow. That’s where […] By Rick Howlett Mar 8 Local News Indiana House Approves Smoking Ban Rick Howlett
Mar 8 Local News Anti-Smoking Groups Urging ‘No” Vote On Proposed Indiana Smoking Ban From the Associated Press: Sponsors of the Indiana smoking ban bill scrambled today to line up support among legislators for their proposal even as health advocates began lobbying against it because the compromise version doesn’t cover bars and taverns. The Indiana Campaign for Smokefree Air and the American Cancer Society argue the exemption for bars […] By Rick Howlett Mar 8 Local News Anti-Smoking Groups Urging ‘No” Vote On Proposed Indiana Smoking Ban Rick Howlett
Mar 7 Local News Indiana Lawmakers Still Negotiating Smoking Ban Compromise From the Associated Press: House sponsors of Indiana’s proposed smoking ban bill say they’re still pushing to have bars included in the ban while time dwindles in this year’s legislative session. A draft compromise that’s been circulating among lawmakers would exempt bars from the ban. But House sponsors say they aren’t sure whether they will […] By Rick Howlett Mar 7 Local News Indiana Lawmakers Still Negotiating Smoking Ban Compromise Rick Howlett
Mar 6 Local News Indiana General Assembly Winding Down With information from the Associated Press Indiana lawmakers are working toward final agreement on several tax and spending issues in the last days of this year’s legislative session. House and Senate budget leaders have agreed on a plan to prohibit school districts from charging fees for full-day kindergarten in a bill directing millions of dollars […] By Rick Howlett Mar 6 Local News Indiana General Assembly Winding Down Rick Howlett
Mar 5 Local News Negotiations Underway On Indiana Smoking Ban A panel of Indiana House and Senate lawmakers has begun work on a compromise statewide smoking ban. Both chambers have passed smoking ban bills, but the Senate version contains more exemptions, including a loophole for bars and taverns. Rep. Eric Turner, who authored the House measure, says he can’t support another Senate provision that would […] By Rick Howlett Mar 5 Local News Negotiations Underway On Indiana Smoking Ban Rick Howlett
Feb 29 Local News Weakened Smoking Ban Clears Indiana Senate By a vote of 29-21, the Indiana Senate has passed a heavily-amended statewide smoking ban. The Senate measure includes exemptions for casinos, bars, private clubs, tobacco stores, bingo parlors and other places. It will be sent to a conference committee next week. That’s where lawmakers will try to reconcile it with the House version, which […] By Rick Howlett Feb 29 Local News Weakened Smoking Ban Clears Indiana Senate Rick Howlett
Feb 28 Local News Indiana Senate Revises Smoking Ban The Indiana Senate has voted to exempt bars and charitable gaming operations from a proposed smoking ban. The measure is expected to go up for a full vote tomorrow. The Indiana House has already passed a ban that exempts casinos, private clubs and tobacco stores, but anti-smoking advocates say the Senate’s revisions weaken the legislation […] By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Indiana Senate Revises Smoking Ban Gabe Bullard