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Two Guys Smoke Shop Announces New England Cigar Expo 2023

 Two Guys Smoke Shop has been presenting annual cigar dinner events celebrating their anniversary since they first started back in 1985.  Their events are unlike any other event in the country. All attendees are automatically in a game show where they could win some valuable prizes. In the past they have given away Harley Davidson Motorcycles, automobiles including vintage antiques to new Mercedes Benz. Classics including a Rolls Royce with 250 minted silver bars in […]

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Legislative Week In Review Vol. XXII

Each week we share some of the news that comes across our desk about upcoming legislation.. This week we have stories from California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Australia. California – Hermosa Beach’s City Council tentatively approved an expanded smoking ban in the city’s outdoor areas at its Tuesday night meeting. The ban would apply to all public outdoor areas, and private outdoor areas where the public is […]

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Legislation Week In Review Volume XVII

Each week we share some of the news that comes across our desk about upcoming legislation.. This week we have stories from California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Texas and the countries Canada, New Zealand and Norway. California – A proposal by Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego) labeled as SB 1333 passed the senate and would make smoking or disposing of tobacco waste at parks and beaches illegal in the state, and those who violate […]

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Rhode Island Seeking To Raise Tobacco Age To 21

If first you don’t succeed, waste the tax payers money and try again seems to be the motto in many states. This time around it applies to Rhode Island who last year attempted a similar measure to raise the age for tobacco purchases. This time around the bill has been introduced by Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-34th District) and Senator Cynthia A. Coyne (D-32nd District). The legislation would raise the minimum age to purchase all tobacco […]

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Portsmouth, RI Smoking Ban Looming

The town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island will look into banning smoking on all town beaches, sports field and parks. The move would follow ordinances passed by Newport and Middletown earlier this year. Town Councilman David M. Gleason asked for the smoking ban to be placed on the agenda at the August 24, 2015 meeting following the request in February by a single resident and Clean Ocean Access a special interest group in April. Like Newport and Middletown […]

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Providence, RI Considering Downtown Smoking Ban

According to a report from the Associated Press, the capital of Rhode Island is considering a ban on smoking in the downtown area. The smoking ban that Providence is proposing would be the most wide-reaching ban to date in the United States. The proposed ban would apply to non-enclosed sidewalks and other pedestrian areas including alleys accessible to the public anywhere in downtown Providence. Smoking would only be allowed in private residences and vehicles. According to […]

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Providence, RI Moves To Ban Smoking Downtown

Six months ago Providence, Rhode Island passed a measure that banned smoking in City Parks. Now, the city is close to passing an ordinance that will ban smoking in the entire downtown area. According to Frank LaTorre of Riverside, “Does someone have a right to put that kind of carcinogen into the air?” leaving us to wonder, what about the carbon monoxide exhaust of automobiles and buses which is proven to be far more dangerous […]

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Law | Newport, RI Bans Beach Smoking

The Newport City Council passed a new measure that bans smoking on beaches and includes Cliff Walk. The measure was passed with 6-1 vote. According to the City Council part of the reason for passing the law has to do with ecosystem. However, there are currently no fines attached to the new measure, and those who choose to light up will be asked to put out their cigars.   Both the Open Space and Newport […]

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Law | Middletown, RI Considers Smoking Ban

On Monday, the town council of Middletown, Rhode Island voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 1st regarding a proposal to ban smoking at all public beaches, parks and recreational spaces in town. According to Middletown Beach Commission Chairman Rian Wilkinson he believes smoking on the beaches might cause some beach-goers to leave and never come back. The Middletown, RI Town Hall is located at 350 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI  

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Law | Rhode Island Hears Bills To Ban Smoking In Casinos

The state of Rhode Island which currently has a bill looking to raise the state tobacco age to 21 is now looking to ban smoking at its two gambling facilities. The bill which was introduced by Susan Sonowski, a Democrat from South Kingstown was heard yesterday  before the Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs. For those to think this is more of a cigarette issue, think again as Karina Holoak Wood the director of public […]

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