From 1993 to 2009, communities in Wisconsin passed local smoke free air policies with the support of local governments and hundreds of local advocates fighting for clean air in public places. The entire state then followed suit making smoke free public places for employees and patrons the norm.
On July 5, 2010 Wisconsin officially became a smoke free state. Governor Doyle and Wisconsin State Legislature deserve a huge thank you for creating and passing the state policy... Thank you!
Now, fast forward 5 years and we can all see the wonderful things smoke free air has done for Wisconsin's health. In addition to protecting Wisconsinites from secondhand smoke, the smoke free air law has normalized a smoke free lifestyle. In just 5 years, youth smoking rates have dropped from 1in 6 in 2005 to 1 in 10 in 2015. What a win!
To those who supported and advocated for smoke free air and those who continue supporting tobacco prevention... thank you!
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