Lake Charles Last in LA to Still Allow Smoking in Bars & Casinos
Lake Charles is Louisiana's last hold out in the battle for cleaner air in casinos and bars after Shreveport votes to go smoke-free.
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Louisiana Lawmakers Set to Ban Vaping While a Child is in the Car
Both the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bill that would make illegal to use a vape or e-cigarette while a child is in the car as well.
Disney Bans Smoking At All Theme Parks
Big changes to Disney's smoking policy are coming to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and other theme parks on May 1st.
Apparently Vaping Is Now Becoming A Problem At Local Schools
Luckily, administrators are aware of the issue and according to Assistant Superintendent Joe Craig, vaping is handled just like cigarettes.
Could Hawaii's Radical Anti-Smoking Legislation Come To Louisiana
KEEL's Robert and Erin discuss the recent legislation introduced in Hawaii that would, in effect, ban cigarettes by 2024.
Great American Smokeout is Nov 15th
For 41 years the American Cancer Society has been helping people who are trying to quit smoking, on their annual 'Great American Smokeout'.
Indoor Vaping In Public Places To Be Banned (NY)
Long-term effects of vaping (and second-hand vaping) are still unknown.
State Workers Who Smoke Won't Be Charged More For Insurance
State Attorney General Jeff Landry warned the governor's administration about the insurance rule changes.
Should The Legal Smoking Age Be 21?
A resolution by a West Monroe state legislator has raised the question.
Smoking In Louisiana On The Decline
More Louisiana residents are giving up cigarettes. The reason they are might not be so much about health as it is about money and convenience.