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Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:50 AM

Governor reignites smoking ban debate

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson says he will push for a statewide smoking ban next year and may work to raise the state’s tax on cigarettes.

A statewide ban on indoor smoking passed in the state Senate this year but failed in the House. Parkinson said Tuesday he’ll try to get support from some House members for the proposal when the Legislature convenes in January.

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