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Smoke-free laws improve health in NYC

Tuesday, January 10 2012

Statistics recently released by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg show that New York City heart-disease deaths have dropped 28 percent since 2002 and the city’s adult smo...

Victory in Alexandria! A Louisiana city goes smoke-free.

Tuesday, October 18 2011

For smoke-free supporters, Oct. 4 was a long but, ultimately, joyful day in Alexandria, La. On that day, friends, neighbors and smoke-free fans from around Central Louisiana ...

Announcing the "Breathing Easy Tour 2011"!

Thursday, September 22 2011

Drumroll please .... We are proud to announce our first-ever concert tour! Starting at the end of September, Zydeco great and 2011 Grammy winner Chubby Carrier is heading out aroun...

Roundup: Great American Smokeout News!

Tuesday, September 20 2011

Today was a big day around the country and Louisiana ... it was the 2011 Great American Smokeout! If you're not a smoker, you probably didn't pay much attention, but if you...

Supporters Celebrate, Speak Out in Cenla

Wednesday, August 24 2011

The move for smoke-free bars and music venues on Alexandria continues to gain momentum, particularly after Grammy winner Chubby Carrier's visit last week to show his support. I...

Grammy Winner Shows Support for Smoke-Free in Cenla!

Wednesday, August 17 2011

Discussions continue in Alexandria about the possibility of an ordinance to make bars in the city smoke-free, so Grammy winning Zydeco musician Chubby Carrier is set to pay a day-l...

Smoke-free Push Continues: From DeRidder to Cenla

Friday, August 5 2011

Communities across the state continue to explore ways to ensure safe, smoke-free environments for citizens, no matter where they go, from music venues to parks and public spaces. I...

More studies confirm smoking risks, but are we listening?

Friday, July 29 2011

More and more scientific study results are being released that confirm the health risks associated with smoking and with exposure to secondhand smoke, but an alarming new survey sa...

Supporters of smoke-free, share your shirt pics!

Friday, July 22 2011

They're showing up everywhere. Maybe you've noticed them as you walked down the street or seen them at the gym or in the park. Maybe you've even spied a few during...

On the Air & Clearing the Air in Alexandria

Friday, July 15 2011

The news about Alexandria's effort to make bars smoke-free is officially out and spreading around the state! Yesterday, Alexandria officials held a forum with local bar own...

Smoke-Free in Cenla? Alexandria May Clear the Air

Thursday, July 14 2011

The front page of today's issue of The Town Talk in Alexandria has some big news: City officials are considering an ordinance to make bars in the city smoke-free. According to ...

Louisiana residents say "Thanks" to Biloxi Casino

Tuesday, June 28 2011

Earlier this month, the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi announced that it was reopening after a multi-million dollar renovation as a smoke-free facility. We believe this was big new...

More Air Quality Study Results Announced

Wednesday, June 15 2011

On June 7, the Let's Be Totally Clear team headed to Natchitoches for a press conference to announce the results of another study of the air quality in local bars and music ven...

It Can Be Done! Casino goes smoke-free!

Friday, June 3 2011

The Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi is close to completing a massive $53 million expansion and renovation, but that's not the news. The real news is that, when it...

Kick up your heels! Lafayette favorite now smoke-free!

Wednesday, June 1 2011

It you're a smoke-free fan, it's time to put on your dancing shoes. The great Grant St. Dance Hall in Lafayette has officially gone smoke-free! Ch...

LBTC: Live on Air!

Monday, May 23 2011

Support for "equal air for all" continues to grow in Central Louisiana and representatives of Let's Be Totally Clear took the airwaves last week to discuss the smoke-...

Bingo! Cenla Writer Makes Point on Smoke-free

Tuesday, May 10 2011

Check out this recent letter to the Alexandria Town Talk. The writer, David Davenport, points out that ...

Supporters Share Their Thoughts

Monday, May 9 2011

If you've been reading this blog, you know that we've seen lots of support for smoke-free in and around Lafayette, and now we have some more examples to share! Some o...

Equal Air Issue Hits Lafayette Papers

Monday, April 18 2011

Hot on the heels of the Times of Acadiana's c ccollection of public feedback on smoke-free bars comes this fascinating Daily Advertiser article a...

Lafayette Residents Speak Out

Thursday, April 14 2011

Is it time for Lafayette to "clear the air" by having all bars/music venues go smoke-free? That's what the Times of Acadiana asked area residents recently, and the in...

Updated: New media campaign hits the airwaves!

Tuesday, April 12 2011

Our new TV commercials have hit the airwaves just in time for a beautiful, smoke-free spring! Have you seen them yet? If you haven't, then take a look and let us know what you ...

Smoke-free Support from Lafayette Newspaper

Monday, April 4 2011

Last Friday, April 1, the Daily Advertiser in Lafayette ran a wonderful editorial supporting smoke-free bars and music venues. The piece highlighted comments from...

Supporter Spotlight: Jan Swift of Lafayette

Thursday, March 24 2011

Once again, it's time to turn the spotlight on one of our many smoke-free supporters around the state. This week, we highlight a passionate Let's Be Totally Clear supp...

Smoke-free is Big News in Lafayette!

Wednesday, March 16 2011

There's a growing move to protect the rich musical culture of Lafayette and it's getting more attention every day. Award-winning, well-known musicians and local business fo...

Smoke-free Events & More Events

Tuesday, March 15 2011

If you're in Central Louisiana, this is a big week for smoke-free events and activities, so pick your pleasure. If you're interested in finding out more about the smoke...

David Egan's Story

Wednesday, March 9 2011

Our recent press conference to announce the results of a study of air quality in Lafayette bars attracted a lot of well-known Louisiana musicians. If you read our last p...

Supporter Spotlight: Alexandria