CONGRATULATIONS KANSAS

Right to Breathe

The passage of a clean-indoor-air law for Kansas is a tribute to the majority of Kansans who have long asked for this public health measure to save lives and improve health in our state. Kansas legislators listened to the people of Kansas and voted to adopt a statewide law to protect workers and the public from the hazards of secondhand smoke in most indoor workplaces, eating and drinking establishments, and recreational facilities.

The new law allows communities to keep any stronger smoking restrictions adopted before the July 1 implementation date. In addition, communities new to smoke-free provisions may choose to adopt even stronger standards than those in the state clean-air law. I hope even stronger provisions will be made to the Kansas law in the next few years.

Thanks to all the Kansas senators and representatives who have worked for years to ensure the right of all Kansans to breathe clean, smoke-free air in enclosed areas.

MARY JAYNE HELLEBUST

Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition

Topeka

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Upcoming Event

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Mark your calendars and register for tickets! The IGNITE Youth Conference is back once again! IGNITE is a FREE youth-led conference held at Wichita State University on April 1, 2010.

IGNITE youth conference is a fun, educational event where youth will learn how to get involved and reach others to make positive changes and improve their community. The teens will also gain skills and innovative ideas regarding youth leadership, learn about the tactics that the tobacco industry uses to target them, and have fun! This is a perfect event for school groups, church groups and youth organizations to have an opportunity to meet other teens from the area, gain fresh insight and ideas, and leave motivated to make difference. Skills and ideas from IGNITE can be utilized to empower youth in a way that can be translated to any project!

We are very excited to have Chad Bullock, a 2008 Teen Choice "Do Something" award winner as the featured speaker. There will be prizes won and items given away. Food will be provided, so bring yourself and your youth and prepare to enjoy the day. Also, stipends for mileage reimbursement may be available.

Seating is limited to the first 150 middle and high school students, so don't wait! For tickets and more information, please visit us online or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30am. See you there!