smoking

Former Wildcat Derek Anderson, Gov. Steve Beshear Join Rally for Statewide Smoking Ban

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:24:16 +0000

Supporters of a statewide smoking ban brought high-profile help from the world of sports while rallying Thursday in the Capitol Rotunda for their cause.

United Health Foundation Ranks Kentucky 44th Healthiest State

Angela Hatton — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:26:39 +0000

The United Health Foundation has again ranked Kentucky among the nation’s most unhealthy states. The foundation’s annual America’s Health Rankings put Kentucky at 44^th healthiest, the same as last year’s findings.

The Morning Cram [no smokes 4 u edition]

Whitney Jones — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:26:14 +0000

From NPR: A study has found that people trying to quit smoking were twice as successful if they received encouraging text messages while trying to quit.

Kentucky Smokers Might Have to Pay More for Cigarettes

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:13:11 +0000

Smokers might have to pay more in Kentucky for cigarettes if a proposal to raise the cigarette tax passes. The Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform suggests raising the tax from $.60 a pack to $1. Governor Steve Beshear appointed the tax panel earlier this year to simplify the tax code and generate enough revenue to meet the state’s needs.

Tennessee Smokers Get Free Support to Quit

Shelly Baskin and The Associated Press — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:21:21 +0000

Tennessee smokers participating in the Great American Smokeout Thursday can quit with free help from the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine. The QuitLine connects smokers with a personal coach who guides them through the quitting process.

Smoking Ban First Reading Passes in Hopkinsville

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:13:47 +0000

The Hopkinsville City Council narrowly passed a first reading of a smoking ban Tuesday with Mayor Dan Kemp casting the deciding vote. The ordinance can’t take effect, however, until a second reading is approved. Mayor Kemp says the move puts Hopkinsville in line with neighboring cities that also have smoking bans in place. Opponents of the ban say they don’t want to take away business owners’ rights.

Afternoon Round-Up 8/22/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:36:37 +0000

Today on NPR: A debate is growing among Israel's secular Jewish majority over the question of whether to circumcise newborn sons.

Supporters Say Hopkinsville Smoke-Free Ordinance Good for Health, Economy

Angela Hatton — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:46:03 +0000

The Hopkinsville City Council is reviving a smoking ordinance proposed earlier this year. Committee of the whole members consider the measure Thursday to ban smoking from indoor places such as restaurants and bars. Mayor Dan Kemp proposed the new law in April, and it was set to come up for a vote in June.

the morning cram [you wouldn't believe it if I told you, but I can run like the wind blows edition]

Gary Pitts — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:34:10 +0000

"For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going."

Poll Shows Kentuckians Support Smoking Ban

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:36:16 +0000

A new poll by a nonpartisan health organization suggests a majority of Kentuckians would support a statewide smoking ban.