New Jersey Casino Workers Protest Stalled Smoking Ban Bill
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Casino workers in New Jersey are angry that the state legislature is ignoring a proposal to introduce a smoking ban into casinos. They believe that lawmakers are more interested in giving tax breaks to casinos than implementing the ban. About two dozen workers gathered outside the Capitol on Thursday to protest the delay. Smoking is not permitted indoors in the New York state except in casinos and simulcasting facilities.
New Jersey Casino Workers Protest Stalled Smoking Ban Bill. They believe secondhand smoke has been a contributing factor to their health issues. The casino sector has rallied against the introduction of a smoking ban. The temporary ban was in place in Atlantic City.
New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney is calling for a deep dialogue regarding the smoking ban proposal. The casino sector is concerned that a ban could hurt their business. Governor Phil Murphy supports a smoking bans.
