INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WIBQ) - Anti-smoking advocates, who failed on 3 previous attempts, are back at the Indiana Statehouse for a fourth try. This time though they say things are different. Previously, the Democratic-controlled House has passed smoking bans. But those bills have died in Republican hands in the Senate amid concerns over smokers' rights and the financial impact a ban could have on some businesses.
But now, some Republicans say Indiana is behind the curve. They point to the fact that four more states, including Wisconsin and Michigan, have passed anti smoking laws. Across the nation 22 states prohibit smoking in workplaces, restaurants and bars.
