smoking ban

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke Reacts
The big news of the week is that the Indiana State Supreme Court has overturned the Smokefree ordinance in Evansville. In a nutshell, they had an issue with the exemption that was extended to our riverboat casino.
Evansville Smoking Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by Indiana State Supreme Court
Evansville Smoking Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by Indiana State Supreme Court
Evansville Smoking Ban Ruled Unconstitutional by Indiana State Supreme Court
In a 3-2 decision, the Indiana State Supreme Court has overturned the Evansville smoking ban that included bars and private clubs. Now, before you get all hot and bothered and think the smoking light is back on in your favorite restaurant and places like the Ford Center...it's not. This ruling primarily concerns the ban on bars and private clubs.
Would a Government Passed Smoking Ban in Duplexes and Apartments Be Going Too Far?
Would a Government Passed Smoking Ban in Duplexes and Apartments Be Going Too Far?
Would a Government Passed Smoking Ban in Duplexes and Apartments Be Going Too Far?
Evansville's smoking ban in bars and restaurants, coupled with casino Aztar's exemption from the ban is an ongoing controversy. It seems that smoking bans are extending further and further and could be extending to your homes, thanks to a new ban in California that prohibits smoking in condominiums, duplexes, apartments and other multi-family homes.
Injunction Could Block Evansville Smoking Ban
Injunction Could Block Evansville Smoking Ban
Injunction Could Block Evansville Smoking Ban
On February 13th, the Evansville City Council passed a smoking ban that included restaurants, bars and clubs which is scheduled to take effect April 1. It was determined the gaming floor at Casino Aztar would be exempt from the ban which had many crying foul.
Top Ten Rejected Ideas For Roberts Stadium
Top Ten Rejected Ideas For Roberts Stadium
Top Ten Rejected Ideas For Roberts Stadium
This week Evansville Mayor, Lloyd Winnecke's task force looked over 600 different suggestions for the use of Roberts Stadium.  They are now in the process of taking the public input and helping the mayor decide the fate of the building and the grounds it occupies.  Now, from the home office in Nebo, KY...it's the Top 10 Rejected Ideas for Roberts Stadium!
Casino Aztar Excluded From Evansville Smoking Ban – Fair Or Unfair [Poll]
Casino Aztar Excluded From Evansville Smoking Ban – Fair Or Unfair [Poll]
Casino Aztar Excluded From Evansville Smoking Ban – Fair Or Unfair [Poll]
The recently passed Evansville smoking ban excludes Casino Aztar. The smoking ban has been a hot button issue all over the country, not just here in Evansville. The big debate has been centered around bars and restaurants and many businesses have designated non-smoking areas, but because of the potential health risks of second-hand smoke, many feel it should be banned completely.