Workplace Smoking Ban Has Several ExemptionsPosted on May 31, 2007

A workplace smoking ban proposal headed
for the governor’s consideration includes several exemptions:
– “Age-restricted venues,” like bars.
– Any business enclosed by garage doors – if at least one door
is open.
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State Senate Votes To Increase Cigarette Tax, Jackson Votes YesPosted on May 31, 2007
Senate votes on a cigarette tax hike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Votes Thursday as the Senate, on a 17-16
vote, passed a measure to increase the state’s cigarette tax by 42
cents per pack. Voting yes were 16 Democrats and [...]

Senate approves 42-cent hike on cigarettes; House consideringPosted on May 31, 2007

The state Senate voted today to more
than triple the state’s cigarette tax to 62 cents per pack.
The 42-cent increase was approved on a 17-to-16 vote.
The measure must still be approved by the House [...]

State House Passes Ban On Most Indoor SmokingPosted on May 31, 2007
- The Tennessee House of Representatives
has passed a bill that would ban most indoor smoking in the state.
The matter now goes to a conference committee to work out
differences in the measure that’s already passed the state Senate.
The House vote was 84-to-10.

Franks named to MTSCA Senior All-Star TeamPosted on May 31, 2007

The Middle Tennessee Softball Coaches Association (MTSCA) has announced their
selections for the 2007 MTSCA Senior All-Star Team and Summertown’s Emily
Franks has been named to the A/AA squad as a middle infielder.
Franks, the 2007 District 12-A MVP, played Shortstop for the [...]