National News
San Rafael Smoking Ban, Strictest In The Nation, Goes Into Effect — November 23, 2013
The California city of San Rafael might be one of the more beautiful places in the country, but if you’re a smoker, it might not be the place for you. …
Study: Smoke-free homes linked to more successful cessation — November 13, 2013
The effectiveness of cigarette price and smoke-free homes on low-income smokers in the United States. Vijayaraghavan M, Messer K, White MM, Pierce JP. SourceAll authors are with Cancer Prevention and …
Walnut Creek passes toughest secondhand smoking law in the Contra Costa County — September 18, 2013
WALNUT CREEK — Finding a place to smoke in this city is about to get a whole lot tougher. By February, those who live in apartments, condos and townhomes will …
Newton Public Housing Goes Smoke-Free — August 19, 2013
The Newton Housing Authority has announced that the majority of its units are now smoke-free, a transition that began more than two years ago. “Such a policy protects residents from …
Many Kids With Asthma Live With Secondhand Smoke: CDC — August 8, 2013
Children with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke have more severe symptoms and more frequent outbreaks than other kids with asthma. Yet despite these health hazards, the rate of …
Most Americans Say ‘No’ to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars — May 16, 2013
4 out of 5 adults have household bans, but millions of people still breathe secondhand smoke, CDC says Drop by for a visit or share the drive — but please, …
Smoking Bans in Public Housing Could Save Dollars, Lives: CDC — May 1, 2013
Smoking bans in subsidized housing, including public housing and rental assistance programs, would save $521 million a year, according to new U.S. government research. The authors of the study, from …
Editorial: Renters deserve relief from smoking — March 19, 2013
Fewer than 14 percent of Californians smoke cigarettes or other tobacco products. While they have the right to choose the risks of smoking for themselves, they do not have the …
Tacoma Housing Authority adopts smoking ban, dwellings to go smoke-free in March — October 31, 2012
The battle over second-hand smoke moved into Tacoma’s publicly subsidized homes and apartments earlier this month , and smoking lost. In a 2 to 1 vote last week, the Tacoma …
Public Housing To Go Smoke Free in 2013 — October 3, 2012
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Housing Authority has approved a policy change that will prohibit smoking in all public housing units beginning Jan. 1, 2013. Residents in …