Anti-Smoking Groups Reject Latest Offer on Wisconsin Smoking Ban

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Posted: 12:24 PM Jan 30, 2008 Anti-Smoking Groups Reject Latest Offer on Wisconsin Smoking Ban The latest attempt at a compromise on a statewide smoking ban has been rejected. Reporter: Associated Press

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The latest attempt at a compromise on a statewide smoking ban has been rejected.

Democratic Sen. Roger Breske of Eland said Wednesday that anti-smoking advocates have rejected a proposal that would delay the ban on smoking in taverns until July 1, 2011.

The ban would take effect immediately for all other work places and restaurants in Wisconsin.

Breske says he believes the talks are now back to square one.

Gov. Jim Doyle has been pushing for a statewide ban for all work places, restaurants and taverns to take effect everywhere as soon as possible.

But Breske and the state's Tavern League have been pushing for a phase-in.