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Minnesota Legislature's 2007 session

Coverage of the 2007 session of the Minnesota Legislature by MPR News.

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Minnesota Legislature's 2007 session

Legislators revisit the smoking ban debate

Broadcast: Midmorning, 01/26/2007, 9:06 a.m.

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The Minnesota Legislature has taken up a bill that would ban smoking in public places across the state, from restaurants to taxi cabs. Midmorning looks at the feasability and the fairness of the proposal, which is similar to a bill introduced in Wisconsin.

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  • Jim Doyle: Governor of Wisconsin.
  • Kathy Sheran: State senator from Mankato.
  • Jim Farrell: Executive director of the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association.
  • Scott Stenger: Spokesman for the Tavern League of Wisconsin.

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