As you may have heard in the news recently, Illinois legislators are in Springfield this week for the start of the Fall Veto Session and one key issue on the legislative agenda is casino and race track gaming. We are concerned that casino interests will use this as an opportunity to weaken the Smoke Free Illinois Act by allowing smoking in casinos and other gambling venues.
Thanks to thousands of advocates like you, we were able to defend this law from credible threats during the last legislative session. Now is a good time to remind your state elected officials that we must keep this important health law in place without exemption, protecting the health of all Illinoisans, including all Illinois workers, from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.
Take a moment to reminder your legislators to protect the Smoke Free Illinois Act
The Smoke Free Illinois Act is one of the most popular laws ever passed in Illinois, with more than 84% of registered voters supporting a smoke free Illinois in previous polls. It is also one of the most important public health laws in the state. People who are exposed to secondhand smoke have 25 to 35 percent higher coronary death rates and an increased chance of developing lung cancer. After four years, we have come to enjoy and expect smoke-free offices, restaurants, bars, clubs and gaming facilities.
Take a moment to reminder your legislators to continue to protect all Illinois workers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.
Thank you for your continued dedication and support of a smoke free Illinois!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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The only way is to point out how Illinois is prospering from it's ban to convince the states surrounding Illinois to follow their example. Removing choices is the only way to go.
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