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Anti-Smoking Groups Reject Latest Offer On Smoking Ban
Doyle Pushes For Statewide Ban
UPDATED: 1:08 pm CST January 30,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- The latest attempt at a compromise on a statewide smoking ban has been rejected.State Sen. Roger Breske, D-Eland, said Wednesday that anti-smoking advocates have rejected a proposal that would delay the ban on smoking in taverns until July 1, 2011. The ban would take effect immediately for all other work places and restaurants in Wisconsin.Breske said that he believes the talks are now back to square one.Gov. Jim Doyle has been pushing for a statewide ban for all work places, restaurants and taverns to take effect everywhere as soon as possible.Breske and the state's Tavern League have been pushing for a phase-in.
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- January 28, 2008: Statewide Smoking Ban Gathers Support In Town Meetings
- January 10, 2008: Officials: Calls To Tobacco Quit Line Spike
- January 9, 2008: Assembly Republicans Focus On Economic Development, Health Care
- January 9, 2008: Statewide Smoking Ban Proposal Clears Committee
- January 7, 2008: Legislative Committee Takes Up Statewide Smoking Ban Tuesday
- January 3, 2008: Editorial: Should Wisconsin's New Motto Be 'Come Smoke Here'?
- January 3, 2008: New Illinois Smoking Ban Could Affect Wis. Businesses
- December 28, 2007: Cost Of Smoking Increases Tuesday
- December 3, 2007: Doyle Calls On Legislature To Pass Smoking Ban, Autism Coverage
- November 16, 2007: Anti-Smoking Advocates Push For Statewide Ban
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