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Study: Madison, Appleton Doing Fine Without Smoking
Report Found Requests For Liquor Licenses Increased
UPDATED: 1:50 pm CST February 26,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- A new report by an advocacy group pushing for a statewide smoking ban said that the economies of Madison and Appleton have been doing just fine since the cities banned smoking in public places.The study by the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group finds that requests for liquor licenses in Madison and Appleton have actually increased since the smoking bans took effect.It also found that the average assessed property value in business districts in both cities has increased since the laws started in 2005.A statewide smoking ban has stalled in the state Legislature under opposition from tavern owners.
Previous Stories:
- February 17, 2008: Poll: Democrats, Republicans At Odds Over Statewide Smoking Ban
- February 16, 2008: Poll: Majority Favor Statewide Smoking Ban
- February 1, 2008: Editorial: Removing Legislative Roadblocks
- January 30, 2008: Anti-Smoking Groups Reject Latest Offer On Smoking Ban
- 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 3, 2007: Doyle Calls On Legislature To Pass Smoking Ban, Autism Coverage
- November 16, 2007: Anti-Smoking Advocates Push For Statewide Ban
- October 29, 2007: Legislation For Smoking Ban Appears Dead But Cable Proposal Sees New Life
- October 1, 2007: Senate Committee To Vote On Statewide Smoking Ban
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