By Maricha Harris Milwaukee Resident “Healthy - with 10 fingers and 10 toes” is a common response expecting parents give when asked “What do you want to have?” Well, if you asked me that question … [Read more...]
New study: Bars and restaurants did well in Smoke-free Wisconsin cities
Analysis shows ordinances enacted before state law did not harm hospitality industry Roughly six months into Wisconsin’s statewide smokefree law, a new study offers further proof that getting the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Smoke-Free Alliance seeking clean-air advocates to work for a safer, healthier Wisconsin
Members will advocate for Smoke-Free Policies Statewide, fight underage tobacco sales Calling all clean-air advocates! The Milwaukee Smoke- Free Alliance is looking for new members to work on behalf … [Read more...]
Wisconsin goes smoke-free
State implements law prohibiting all workplace smoking including inside bars and restaurants People across Wisconsin are breathing easier this week as the state officially marked the start of its … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle celebrates a smokefree Wisconsin
Governor Jim Doyle this week visited communities across the state to celebrate a state law that goes into effect on July 5, making public places, including restaurants, taverns, and other indoor … [Read more...]
DHS Secretary announces Smoke-Free Law Media campaign
Campaign’s message: Wisconsin is better smoke-free MADISON—Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake announced the kick-off of a new statewide multi-media campaign to promote and … [Read more...]