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7/27/2006
Maryland PIRG announced today that it has joined Smoke Free Maryland, the state’s largest coalition working to improve public health by banning smoking in all workplaces including restaurants and bars.
5/24/2007
New Report Shows Target Lags Behind Other Major Retailers in Refusing to Replace Toxic Packaging, Toys and Shower Curtains with Safe Alternatives
4/9/2007
The Smoke-Free Maryland Coalition today heralded the passage of the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (SB 91). The bill prohibits smoking in all indoor workplaces, including all restaurants and bars in Maryland.
3/22/2007
Exposure to dangerous toxic pollution from industrial facilities threatens communities in Baltimore and across the country, according to a new report released today by Maryland PIRG.
10/11/2006
Restaurant and bar owners and their employees today joined public health officials, City Council bill sponsors, and health advocates to call on members of the Baltimore City Council to support a citywide, smoke-free bill for bars and restaurants.
07/16/2007
Today the Baltimore City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the passage of federal chemical plant security legislation.

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