Casino Workers Protest in Atlantic City, Demand Legislative Action to Close Smoking Loophole Atlantic City, NJ – Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) held a protest outside the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference today, calling on Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey lawmakers to take immediate action to close the casino smoking loophole and [...] The post Casino Workers Urge Governor Murphy and Lawmakers to Protect Workers’ Health During League of Municipalities Conference appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

ANR Applauds the Surgeon General for His Leadership on the Issue, While Emphasizing the Need for Stronger Smokefree Policies Berkeley, CA — The U.S. Surgeon General released a comprehensive report this morning that highlights continued progress in reducing smoking rates and secondhand smoke exposure while exploring the ongoing challenges that remain, especially for marginalized communities [...] The post Surgeon General’s Report Shows Progress in Reducing Smoking, But There’s More to Do to Close Health Gaps and Strengthen Smokefree Policies appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundat ..read more

Assemblyman Bergen Calls on Speaker Coughlin to Prioritize Casino Workers’ Health by Advancing Long-Delayed Bill Trenton, NJ — (Nov 13, 2024) Today, Assembly Republican Whip Brian Bergen called on Speaker Craig Coughlin to add the long-awaited smokefree casino bill (A2143) to Thursday’s Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee meeting agenda, citing strong bipartisan support [...] The post Casino Workers Demand Action on Casino Smoking Bill as Bipartisan Support Grows appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

Public Health Advocates, Musicians Call On Hard Rock to Put Health and Safety First Bristol, VA — Today, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will open its new permanent location in Bristol, Virginia, with a policy that allows smoking throughout the gaming floor—a decision that raises serious concerns for the health and safety of both employees and [...] The post As Bristol Location Opens Its Doors, Hard Rock Casino Puts Workers And Visitors At Risk With Indoor Smoking Policy appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

“With no background in politics or public health, these individuals have become seasoned spokespeople in the press and advocates with legislators.” The American Lung Association (ALA) presented the C. Everett Koop Unsung Hero Award to the members of CEASE-New Jersey in October 2024. This prestigious award honors unsung heroes who make a tobacco-free future possible [...] The post Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) is Recognized with C. Everett Koop Unsung Hero Award appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Will Transition All Kewadin Casino Locations to Smokefree Today November 11, 2024 Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Today, all Kewadin Casino facilities owned by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will transition to a 100% smokefree indoor policy. The policy, adopted by the Sault Tribe Board of Directors last [...] The post Sault Tribe Casino Employees and Patrons Can Breathe Easy as Casinos Become Smokefree appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

Celebrating 20 Smokefree Years Twenty years ago, November 1, 2004, the voters of Lincoln, Nebraska, affirmed to uphold the Lincoln comprehensive smokefree law that the City Council had passed in June, 2004.  The opposition were able to get it on the ballot as one last ditch effort to overturn the ordinance before it went into [...] The post Congratulations Lincoln, Nebraska! appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

CEASE: “We Are Begging for Them to Open the Norfolk Casino as a Non-Smoking Facility” Norfolk, VA — On October 30, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) Virginia, and public health advocates held a press conference at the groundbreaking ceremony for Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe’s new $750M Norfolk, VA, casino, calling on the [...] The post Virginia Casino Workers Rally at Norfolk Groundbreaking, Urge Boyd Gaming to Prioritize Smokefree Environment appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

Did you know that four states have marijuana legalization on Tuesday’s ballot? Voters in Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota will vote to legalize marijuana on Tuesday, Nov. 5 according to USA Today and The Hill. Currently 24 states have legalized adult-use marijuana and another 13 states have legalized medical marijuana. See ANRF's map [...] The post Florida, Nebraska, North and South Dakota: Cannabis on the Ballot appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more

Casino Workers Call on First Lady Murphy to Protect Pregnant Employees and Support Smokefree Legislation, Calling Current Conditions a “Failure of Basic Worker Protections” Trenton, NJ — Citing First Lady Tammy Murphy’s strong leadership in maternal health, Nicole Vitola, co-founder of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), penned a letter urging the First Lady’s support in [...] The post Casino Workers Urge First Lady Tammy Murphy to Push for an End to Indoor Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos appeared first on American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation | no-smoke.org ..read more