Statewide Smoking Ban Making ProgressPOSTED: 9:19 pm EDT June 11,
2007 HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The battle over a statewide smoking ban continued as the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a Clean Indoor Air Act banning smoking in all workplaces Monday.State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf (R, Montgomery) said he's pleased by the committee's decision, but realizes opposition still exists from powerful special-interest groups such as casinos, restaurants and the tobacco industry.The full Senate is expected to vote on the bill later this week. Related Links: More County NewsGet RSS Headlines | Breaking News Alerts Copyright 2008 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |











