Nanny Statism Versus Artistic Freedom
In Minnesota there is a statewide smoking ban, but that ban contains an exemption for theatrical productions. If you're in...
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ND House Waters Down "Ridiculous" State Smoking Ban
In the last election North Dakotans voted for a statewide smoking ban that, going beyond merely banning smoking, contained a...
Senate Overrules Part of Smoking Ban
In what is yet another example of unintended consequences regarding the recent statewide smoking ban passed during the November general...
Should Business Owners Be Reimbursed For Cost Of Complying With The New Smoking Ban?
Last week I wrote about a bill introduced by Rep. Blair Thoreson which would allow business owners to submit to...
Bill Would Compensate Businesses For Costs Of Smoking Ban Out Of Tobacco Prevention Budget
When voters created North Dakota's tobacco prevention fund back in 2008 they may not have realized that the fund, and...
Interview: ND Bar Owner Says Smoking Ban Has Taken Away 80% Of His Business
News today is that North Dakota's "smoking grade" has improved thanks to the recently-passed statewide smoking ban. Unfortunately, that ban...
