March 8, 2018
The Christian Science Monitor, Peter Grier, March 6, 2018- A big industry defended by powerful lobbyists. A product popular with grassroots supporters but reviled by critics as lethal. A nationwide debate that touches on deep aspects of American culture. Guns in 2018? No, tobacco in 1998. Twenty years ago, a …
March 5, 2018
Tennessean, Joel Ebert, February 27, 2018- The majority of Tennessee’s top-tier gubernatorial candidates said Tuesday they support a measure that would allow local governments to implement smoking bans. State law currently prohibits local governments from regulating tobacco products. A bill, sponsored by Rep. Bob Ramsey, R-Maryville, and Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, …
February 12, 2018
Memphis Flyer, Maya Smith, February 9, 2018- The places where smoking is permitted in the city could soon change if a new state bill passes that puts smoking policies in the control of local governments. The Local Option Bill, sponsored by Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, would repeal the tobacco preemption …
February 12, 2018
The Daily Times, Lesli Bales-Sherrod, February 9, 2018- Local governments would have the option to regulate smoking more strictly than state law under a new bill sponsored by Rep. Bob Ramsey, R-Maryville. “As written today, state law is ignoring the will of the people in local communities who desire smoke-free …
February 1, 2018
Lebanon Democrat, Staff, January 30, 2018- The 16th annual report graded states and the federal government on policies proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use, and found while Tennessee has taken significant steps to reduce tobacco use, elected officials must do more to save lives and ensure all Tennessee residents …