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                                                            E-BULLETIN  SEPTEMBER 2026 

Austin, TX: Historic Strong Smokefree Law 

Back in 2005, Austin, Texas, known as the Live Music Capital of the World, was an early adopter of a clean indoor air law that included bars and music venues. The new ordinance suddenly cleared the air for hospitality workers, bartenders, music fans, and musicians. 2 for 1: one of our 50 Stories for 50 Years features Austin bar owner Joe Ables! 

Casino Employees in Action: PA & NJ

Ahead of the November Election, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects Pennsylvania (CEASE PA) will release its list of CEASE-approved candidates for Pennsylvania state legislature. CEASE is calling on all candidates, both incumbents and challengers, to join the movement to protect the health of casino workers by pledging to support closing the casino smoking loophole.

 

In NJ: A New Report Warns Atlantic City Physical Casinos Are Losing Revenue and Jobs in the Face of Smokefree Competition

 

This 93-minute documentary tells the story of impassioned surfer Taylor Lane who built a functional surfboard with 10,000 cigarette butts collected from California beaches. The Cigarette Surfboard project wants Big Tobacco to be held accountable for their ubiquitous toxic plastic waste covering the world's beaches. View the trailer here. A portion of ticket purchases will be donated to ANR if you purchase with this link, so spread the word and buy tickets today. $10 ticket allows you to watch September 15-27.

 

#ANR50 Next up, we spotlight businesses that have made the bold move to create a healthier environment for their employees and customers. 

Do you have a story to share? Click below for a form to upload your personal note, photos, or video. 

THUMBS UP 👍 |THUMBS DOWN 👎

👍THUMBS UP to an op-ed for The Detroit News, from #DTW coalition members Minou Jones, founder and CEO of the Making It Count Community Development Corporation, and Dr. A’Lynne Boles Dukes, co-chair of the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance, who write that their successful attempt to stop the proposal marks a major victory for airport workers and the millions of travelers who pass through the facility each year.

👎THUMBS DOWN to casinos that still think smoke will respect imaginary lines on the floor. Can you have a peeing section of pool? In a recent CDC Gaming article, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights president and CEO Cynthia Hallett calls for the casino industry to do more. Read more

 

👎THUMBS DOWN to the cigar industry and its allies for being spin doctors on indoor smoking, painting a picture of luxury when in reality it's simply just exposing people to toxic air while at work. Recent articles are promoting these venues in Indiana communities where rollbacks have threatened the integrity of popular and strong smokefree laws. Read more

DAF DAY COMING IN OCTOBER!

 

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