70 Percent of Indiana Voters Support Law Making Workplaces, Restaurants and Bars Smoke-free
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 | News Room | Press Releases
By a strong majority (70 percent to 27 percent), Indiana voters support a law that would prohibit smoking in indoor workplaces and public places, including restaurants and bars. This support comes from a broad-based coalition of voters across the state, … Continue reading
Our Statement Regarding HB 1149 Passing Out of Committee
Thursday, January 12th, 2012 | Blog | Press Releases
For Immediate Release Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 Media Contact Tim Harms, (317) 373-8339 Statement on House Bill 1149 Passing Out of Committee The Indiana Campaign for Smokefree Air is pleased that House Bill 1149 received overwhelming support during … Continue reading
New Study: Cost of Secondhand Smoke Rises in Indiana
Monday, January 9th, 2012 | News Room | Press Releases
Secondhand Smoke’s Economic Impact a Staggering $1.3 Billion in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Secondhand smoke costs Indiana residents $1.3 billion yearly in health care and premature loss of life, according to a new study released today by researchers from the … Continue reading
Press Release: Heart Attack Rates Would Plummet With Passage of Smokefree Law
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 | News Room | Press Releases
Did you know you can’t smoke in any bar or restaurant in North Carolina? As in home to Camel (RJ Reynolds) North Carolina. Yep. It is true. They have been smoke-free since 2010 and they’ve recently released a study on … Continue reading
Press Release: New Study Lends Support to Smokefree Laws
Monday, August 8th, 2011 | News Room | Press Releases
New Study Lends Support to Smokefree Laws Coalition asks Indiana General Assembly to pass real smoke-free law in 2012 Indianapolis, IN, – August 3, 2011 – Smokefree laws do not have a negative economic impact on rural or urban … Continue reading
Media Report: April 22, 2011
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 | Media Reports | News Room
It is that time again. A bi-weekly report of all things smokefree air from around the state. Enjoy!
Media Report: April 8, 2011
Friday, April 15th, 2011 | Media Reports | News Room
A bi-weekly report of all things smokefree air from around the state. Enjoy!
Smokefree Air Fails To Clear Senate Committee
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 | News Room | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily Coyle, (517) 449-6036 cell emily.coyle@cancer.org Bill Would Have Been One of Weakest in the Nation INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – April 5, 2011 – Despite months of effort by lawmakers, thousands of smokefree advocates, and hundreds … Continue reading
Action Alert: Smokefree air bill is still alive in the Senate
The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. – Mark Twain Yesterday evening, Senator Ron Alting, who is the Chair of the Public Policy Committee (where the smokefree bill currently sits) publicly stated that “the bill is dead” … Continue reading
Media Report – March 25, 2011
Friday, March 25th, 2011 | Media Reports | News Room
Attached you will find a state-wide media report, all things smokefree air.
Media Round-Up From Senate Hearing
There was lots of media surrounding Wednesday’s hearing in the Public Policy Committee of the Indiana Senate. Below are some media clips. Enjoy. -Indiana Public Media -WIBC -WISH TV And, in case you missed it, Indiana University released … Continue reading
Press Release: Senate Public Policy Committee to hear smokefree bill Wednesday
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 | News Room | Press Releases
Just in time for Kick Butts Day and a new report released by the University of Wisconsin that showed the health of bartenders improved one year after their smokefree law, the Indiana Senate will be hearing House Bill … Continue reading
SMOKEFREE ALERT – VOTE THIS WEDNESDAY, ACTION NEEDED
Keep up the pressure on the Senate Public Policy Committee to pass a strong smokefree bill that includes bars Great news smokefree advocates! The Senate Public Policy Committee will hear House Bill 1018, the statewide smokefree air bill, this Wednesday … Continue reading
Newsletter March 2011
Friday, March 18th, 2011 | News Room | Newsletters
SMOKEFREE NEWS Legislative Update: The Senate Needs to Act The smokefree air bill is eligible to be heard in the Senate Public Policy Committee at any time. While they have not yet set a hearing date, we believe … Continue reading
Check Out Our New Fact Sheets!
Need all the latest data and information on smokefree air? Look no further. We have compiled hundreds of studies, economic reports, polls and more into easy to use (and pretty) fact sheets. We have fact sheets on … Continue reading
Iowa Voters Support Extending Smokefree Law to Casinos
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 | News Room
There is a push this year in the Iowa State House to protect every casino worker from the dangers of secondhand smoke. The Sioux City Journal writes a compelling editorial in support of extending Iowa’s current smokefree law to casinos. … Continue reading
Media Report – February 25, 2011
Friday, February 25th, 2011 | Media Reports | News Room
A glimpse of state-wide media coverage on smokefree legislation, both state and local.
Vanderburgh County, IN passes comprehensive smokefree law
Last night, Vanderburgh County Commissioners closed the loopholes in their smokefree ordinance, making Vanderburgh County smokefree. http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/feb/22/county-bans-smoking-all-bars-restaurants/
Newsletter February 2011
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 | Newsletters
SMOKEFREE NEWS Legislative Update The smokefree air bill has moved to the State Senate for consideration. ICSA will be working to fix the exemptions that were created in the House. Read more about it here. Advocates Rally in Support of Smokefree … Continue reading
Newsletter December 2011
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 | News Room | Newsletters
SMOKEFREE NEWS Legislative Update Legislation making all Indiana workplaces smokefree to be filed in the General Assembly. Read more about it here. Surgeon General Report: The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Report reiterates there is no risk-free exposure to tobacco smoke. … Continue reading
Smokefree Air Media Report Feb 2011
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 | Media Reports
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Media Report Feb 2011
Captured media from across the state on smokefree air.
Newsletter November 2010
Monday, November 1st, 2010 | Newsletters
Legislative Update The Indiana General Assembly met on Tuesday for Organization Day and smokefree air is expected to be a major issue this spring. Read more about it here. Majority of Hoosiers Support a Statewide Smokefree Air … Continue reading
Health Finance Commission Holds Vote on Policy Recommendation for Smokefree Air
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | Newsflash | Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Oct. 28, 2010 – The Indiana Campaign for Smokefree Air today praised members of the Indiana General Assembly’s bicameral Health Finance Commission who supported draft language for a bill that would require all public places in Indiana … Continue reading
STATEMENT FROM INDIANA CAMPAIGN FOR SMOKEFREE AIR ON RESULTS OF PUBLIC OPINION POLL ON SMOKEFREE AIR LAW
Thursday, October 7th, 2010 | Press Releases | Uncategorized
TERRE HAUTE, IND. – Oct. 7, 2010 – The following statement was issued today by Danielle Patterson, chair of the Indiana Campaign for Smokefree Air, in response to a recent public opinion poll on smokefree air conducted by The Survey … Continue reading
Newsletter October 2010
Friday, October 1st, 2010 | Newsletters
LOWELL BECOMES 12th INDIANA COMMUNITY TO PASS COMPREHENSIVE SMOKEFREE AIR ORDINANCE
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 | Press Releases
LOWELL, IND. – Sept. 29, 2010 – In a significant move to protect its residents and workers from the health effects of secondhand smoke, the Lowell Town Council in Lake County voted four to one to pass a comprehensive smokefree … Continue reading
Studies Lend Support to Smokefree Environments
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 | Press Releases
Indianapolis – Smoke-free legislation reduces emergency hospitalizations for childhood asthma, saving lives and healthcare dollars, according to a recent study from Scotland published in the New England Journal of Medicine. According to the study, before the legislation was implemented, admissions … Continue reading
Indiana Campaign for Smokefree Air Launches Advocacy Efforts
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 | Press Releases
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Sept. 8, 2010 – Smokefree air advocates, spearheaded by the Indiana Campaign for Smokefree Air (ICSA), today held a news conference at the Indiana State House to urge members of the Health Finance Commission to recommend the … Continue reading
Newsletter September 2010
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Newsflash | Newsletters