New Jersey Gov. Murphy Says Both Sides of Casino Smoking Debate Must Be Considered

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) has said repeatedly that he would signalize legislation to close the indoor smoking loophole afforded to casinos in Atlantic City through the state’s 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act. But the second-term governor said during his monthly wireless program “Ask Governor Murphy” on New island…

Big Tobacco Ties to New Jersey Assembly Leader Uncovered in Casino Smoking Debate

New island of Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald (D-Burlington) has received political money from vainglorious tobacco, including from Philip William Morris US/Altria and the Cigar Association of America. That’s according to campaign finance records obtained past the Star-Ledger. Greenwald has served inward Trenton since 1996 and has…

Pennsylvania House Health Committee Likely to Forward Bill to Ban Casino Smoking

The Keystone State House Health Committee is expected to liberty chit legislation Wednesday morn that would require the state’s gambling casino floors to depart exclusively smoke-free. The House Health Committee fields statute law impacting public health. Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) chairs the committee and, for the endorse sequential year,…