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Both Minnesota and Wisconsin are looking at proposals to ban smoking in workplaces on a statewide basis. (Photo by Chris Furlong/Getty Images)
Legislators revisit the smoking ban debate
Broadcast: Midmorning, 01/26/2007, 9:06 a.m.
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.
Guests
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.
Audio
- Legislators revisit the smoking ban debate (program audio)
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More from MPR
- Statewide smoking ban proposed at Capitol (01/25/2007)
- Wisconsin to go smoke-free? (01/24/2007)
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