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Elections/Referendums
Pennsylvania: Lt. governor candidate wants clean air
Category
a.. Smokefree Policies
b.. Elections/Referendums
c.. Dining/Entertainment
State
a.. Pennsylvania
Source: phillyBurbs.com, 2006-05-15
Author: MELISSA BUSCH Bucks County Courier Times
Pennsylvania could join a handful of states that ban smoking in bars and
restaurants if Republican Jim Matthews makes it to the lieutenant governor's
office.
The Montgomery County commissioner campaigning for the state's No. 2 position
said he is interested in implementing a statewide smoking ban in Pennsylvania
similar to those in New Jersey and 12 other states.
"Smoking is a social concern as well as a public health issue," said Matthews, a
longtime smoker before he quit.
He said he has not, however, discussed the initiative with Republican
gubernatorial candidate, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Lynn Swann.
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