Big drop in heart attacks after smoking bans, studies say

September 22, 2009

The ban on smoking in public places, such as bars and restaurants, has been one of the greatest public health debates of the early 21st century. Now, two large studies suggest that communities that pass laws to curb secondhand smoke get a big payoff -- a drop in heart attacks. Click here to read more...

 

The City of Conroe goes Smoke-Free
September 9, 2009

The Conroe City Council voted on Wednesday, September 9, to make their city smoke-free.  The Breathe Free Conroe coalition, led by Chrissie West, thanked Mayor Webb Melder and City Council for their leadership in passing a strong and comprehensive smoking ordinance that will protect the residents and employees of Conroe from the dangerous of secondhand smoke.

 

7-23-09  Galveston Goes Smoke-free

Galveston passes strong, comprehensive smoking ordinance. For more information, see News Articles and News Releases section of this website

Smoke-Free Texas joined Sen. Rodney Ellis and Rep. Myra Crownover in a news conference today to announce that the smoke-free bill will not pass this session. Many important successes were logged this session, but obstacles could not be overcome. Coalition members immediately will begin working to pass smoke-free ordinances in more Texas cities and return to the Capitol next session to press for a statewide law. [See News Releases page on this site]

Two more states yesterday passed smoke-free laws, spurring Smoke-Free Texas to renew its call as the legislative session enters its final days for Texas lawmakers to approve pending bills that would prevent secondhand smoke exposure in indoor workplaces, including bars and restaurants. The governors of both Wisconsin and North Carolina have said they will sign their state's bills. [See News Releases page on this site]