KANSAS TO GO SMOKE FREE

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:55:35 -0600

Governor to sign historic public health law

Clean Air Kansas February Newsletter

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:36:43 -0600

The February newsletter is here and it's full of smoke-free information for the state of Kansas. Click on the link below to read our headline stories including the results of the October 2009 Pittsburg air quality testing.

Kansas' First Lady Stacy Parkinson on Second Hand Smoke

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:32:30 -0600

After losing her father to cancer, First Lady Stacy Parkinson warns others about second hand smoke.

Watch the videos below and share her story with your family and friends.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ9Jt4UfpB4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xz4jCVYAWs

Kansas Bill Would Trump Local Smoking Bans

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:23:35 -0600

By DAVID KLEPPER
The Star’s Topeka correspondent

TOPEKA | Legislation in Kansas would replace local public smoking bans with a weaker statewide prohibition that would allow bars and restaurants to opt out by paying a fee.

Supporters call it a compromise, but the idea angers groups that have long fought for a statewide ban on indoor public smoking.

“It takes us backward,” said Kansas first lady Stacy Parkinson, a leading advocate of a statewide ban. “It’s a slap in the face to public health.”

Competing Smoke Free Bill Introduced

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:06:48 -0600

A competing smoke free bill introduced in the Kansas House of Representatives on 2/3/10 calls for overturning all smoke free ordinances statewide and replacing those ordinances with a state law that allows smoking to return to bars, restaurants, private clubs and casinos.

Competing Smoke Free Bill Unravels Ten Years of Local Smoke Free Public Policy

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:05:07 -0600

Topeka, KS. Feb. 3, 2010: A competing smoke free bill introduced in the Kansas House of Representatives today has public health advocates howling in protest.

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NCAA Coaches on Second Hand Smoke

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:31:00 -0600

KU Basketball Coach Bill Self and KSU Football Coach Bill Snyder urge young people to
stay away from second hand smoke.

Click on the links below to hear what they have to say!

KU Basketball Coach Bill Self

KSU Football Coach Bill Snyder

Is Your Voice Being Heard?

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:29:55 -0600

Five thousand Kansans have voiced their support of a clean indoor air bill for the state of Kansas. Check out the link below to listen to some compelling reasons why Kansas should go smoke-free from citizens throughout the entire state! You can even record your vote of support for clean indoor air!

Voices for Clean Air Kansas

Dickinson and Morris County Residents Ask for Smoke-Free Protections

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:17:29 -0600

Topeka, KS. Jan. 15, 2010: Several Dickinson and Morris County residents have joined a chorus of voices across Kansas asking Kansas legislators to approve a smoke free law for Kansas in 2010. Residents in Herrington and Council Grove were among many Kansans who have shared their story about second hand smoke and how it has impacted their lives.

Poll Shows Kansas Want Smoking Ban

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:37:05 -0600

A Survey USA poll showed 65% of Kansans want a smoking ban in public places. The survey was conducted for KWCH-TV in Wichita.

The survey of 500 Kansans was released on January 13th, 2010. It showed that support for restrictions on smoking in public places has a 65% approval rating. Thirty-three percent opposed a ban and two percent were undecided.

SurveyUSA is an independent, non-partisan, full-service opinion research firm that conducts scientific research for media, government, and private-sector clients.