haztobesaidcommented: I never took my children/grandchildren (for the children) into places that permitted smoking. Very simple to do. There are many other "known carcinogens" out there that…
Indiana adopts statewide smoking ban
A statewide smoking ban has been signed into law. Governor Mitch Daniels put his signature on the ban in a Statehouse ceremony this morning. It takes effect in July.
Mar 20, 2012 7:52 AM
haztobesaidcommented: Great! Did all concerned get that warm fuzzy feeling they were looking for?
Indiana adopts statewide smoking ban
A statewide smoking ban has been signed into law. Governor Mitch Daniels put his signature on the ban in a Statehouse ceremony this morning. It takes effect in July.
Mar 19, 2012 1:38 PM
haztobesaidcommented: "Pressure from the public will continue to escalate and convince and coerce many of my colleagues that Indiana needs a comprehensive smoking bill." If this was in…
Weakened smoking ban set for Statehouse
Key state lawmakers have given up on the effort to pass a comprehensive statewide smoking ban. The prospects for a weaker smoking bill are not good, either, as lawmakers…
Mar 8, 2012 9:13 PM
haztobesaidcommented: Here we go again. Indiana could have a smoking ban that protects 95% +/- of the population but the ACS and it's "all or none" mentality will prevent it. There is NO PLACE…
Exemptions jeopardize smoking ban
A spokeswoman for the American Cancer Society said Tuesday that her organization no longer supports the proposed smoking ban now before the state Senate.
Feb 28, 2012 6:02 PM
haztobesaidcommented: The beauty of the business owner chosing to be smoke free or not is that everyone then gets a choice. They can frequent the smoke free establishment or an establishment that…
State smoking ban may exempt bars
Some Indiana legislators are expected to push for exempting bars and certain other locations from a bill calling for a broad statewide smoking ban.
Jan 27, 2012 5:29 AM
haztobesaidcommented: I really wish that the dogooders, who need to get a warm and fuzzy feeling at business owner's expense, would come to the realization that just about every place who wants…
State smoking ban may exempt bars
Some Indiana legislators are expected to push for exempting bars and certain other locations from a bill calling for a broad statewide smoking ban.
Jan 26, 2012 12:43 PM
haztobesaidcommented: Not likely to change the minds of anyone in Bosma'a neighborhood. They are as hardlined for RTW as the Dems were for Obamacare.
Protesters gather outside Bosma's home
Dozens of union members gathered outside of an Indiana politician’s home Monday protesting the state’s proposed right-to-work legislation.
Jan 23, 2012 1:39 PM
haztobesaidcommented: Of course anything short of RTW will fall short. The repubs will ramrod it through just like the dems did with obamacare. I am still fuzzy on why the repubs are afraid…
RTW referendum falls short in Senate
If you want to know how the right-to-work battle at the Statehouse ends, there was a vote in the Senate on Friday that may serve as a preview. It came on an amendment…
Jan 21, 2012 6:33 PM
haztobesaidcommented: While we are at it, why don't we get rid of driver's licenses, real estate licenses, all medical licenses, and any other license you can think of at the state level?…
Cosmetology license bill draws protests
An Indiana House committee will consider a controversial change Friday that would eliminate the requirement for cosmetologists, barbers and dietitians to have a license…
Jan 21, 2012 6:25 AM
haztobesaidcommented: Joiles it's kind of like when Obamacare blasted through congress isn't it?
I wonder why the repubs afraid of a referendum vote?
House approves fines for absent Dems
The Indiana House couldn’t conduct business Wednesday morning and Democrats are now facing fines after fewer than eight Democrats appeared on the House floor for roll…
