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Smoking Ban Appears Snuffed Out In Legislature
Armstrong Attended Rally Last Week
UPDATED: 3:01 pm CDT March 12,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- Barring a last-minute breakthrough, a statewide smoking ban is about to go up in smoke in the state Legislature.The Assembly plans to finish its work for the year on Wednesday and the smoking ban wasn't scheduled for a vote. The Senate has likewise not taken a vote on the ban, which has to pass both chambers and be signed by Gov. Jim Doyle before it becomes law.Doyle has been advocating for the ban for months, but it met with staunch opposition from the powerful Tavern League lobby. The group didn't want the ban to start in bars at the same time as restaurants and other work places.Last week, a rally in favor of the ban was held in downtown Madison, which drew cycling legend Lance Armstrong.Some of those opposed to the ban have asked that the ban's effective date be delayed in the state's bars and taverns, but smoke-free advocates have said the delay isn't necessary.
Previous Stories:
- March 5, 2008: After Rally, Lawmakers Still Haven't Moved On Smoking Ban
- March 5, 2008: Assembly Committee Approves Smoking Ban Bill; Armstrong Speaks At Rally
- March 1, 2008: Lance Armstrong Looks To Push For Statewide Smoking Ban
- February 28, 2008: Assembly Committee Hears Testimony On Proposed Smoking Ban
- February 27, 2008: Statewide Smoking Ban Faces Uncertain Future
- February 26, 2008: Lance Armstrong To Campaign For State's Smoking Ban
- 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
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