Alabama is the newest state to start flirting with a smoking ban, proving that even the countriest of states are succumbing to cosmopolitan tobacco panic. It’s a less strict ban than many, but could have unintended consequences. Tom Pearson, who may soon be unable to light up with his less than 6% abv beers, has the roundup.
Elsewhere, both houses of the Iowa legislature have passed ban bills, while in Kansas a ban and tax increase are both dying in committee.
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