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Ellen Hahn

Ellen Hahn

Ellen J. Hahn, PhD, RN, FAAN, lives in Lexington.

Commentary

Kentuckians will pay with their health if lawmakers force cigar bars on smoke-free communities

By: and - February 26, 2025

House Bill 211 would threaten Kentuckians health by requiring local smoke-free ordinances to allow smoking in cigar bars. HB 211 could undo the dramatic public health protections afforded by the 44 strong smoke-free ordinances in Kentucky. Smoke-free hospitality venues are popular. Tourists like to breathe smoke-free air.? Kentucky has a long history of yielding authority […]