Smoking bans had no economic impact
March 5, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS Restaurant and bar sales in the city were unaffected by two smoking bans approved in the past decade, according to a new economic impact study. Continue Reading
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Letter to the Editor: Why undermine North Dakotans on smoking ban issue?
February 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
As someone who proudly voted for Measure 4 and continues to support the law that helped North Dakotans breathe cleaner air by going smoke-free, it is ridiculous to see a handful of ND politicians attempting to undo what 67 percent of us have done! Continue Reading
RYAN BAKKEN: Smoking ban will broaden in Grand Forks parks
December 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
North Dakota’s public smoking ban doesn’t just cover the indoors. It also rules over the soccer fields and baseball diamonds in our rectangular slice of heaven. Continue Reading
As statewide ban goes into effect, patrons still smoking at JT Cigarro
December 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Despite a statewide ban that went into effect Thursday, there’s still smoking inside the JT Cigarro building. Continue Reading
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Fargo bar says it will exploit smoking ban ‘loophole’
December 6, 2012 in DL-Online
FARGO A local bar and cigar lounge owner here believes he has a way to get around the state smoking ban that is effective today. Continue Reading
Fargo bar says it will exploit smoking ban ‘loophole’
December 5, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The owner of JT Cigarro and Skky Bar believes he has a way to get around the state smoking ban that is effective today. Public health officials say not so fast. Continue Reading
Smoking ban takes effect Dec. 6
November 16, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
North Dakota voters on Nov. 6 decided 66 percent to 34 percent to ban smoking in all public places and workplaces, including bars, through Measure 4. This ban takes effect 30 days after the election, meaning that by Dec. 6 all bars must be smoke free. Continue Reading
Does Measure 4 to ban smoking protect health or go too far?
November 1, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO A ballot measure that would ban smoking in public places across North Dakota has reignited the debate about the role of government. Continue Reading
Scott Hennen, Fargo, column: Smoking ban snuffs out personal liberty
October 25, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
I don’t smoke. So, as far as I’m concerned, we can either ban cigarettes and other tobacco products or not. But this water torture approach to limiting personal choice borders on harassment. Continue Reading
61 percent of voters support smoking ban
October 25, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO North Dakota voters appear ready to approve Measure 4, an initiative that would ban smoking in public places across the state. Continue Reading
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