Kari Appler

Momentum is building for smoke-free measures around the region. It's just a matter of time before there is statewide legislation read more

Momentum is building for smoke-free measures around the region. It's just a matter of time before there is statewide legislation to ban smoking in restaurants and bars.

We know the public is wildly enthusiastic about both.

We know the public is wildly enthusiastic about both.

It's a good time of year. Legislation is at the forefront of people's minds.

It's a good time of year. Legislation is at the forefront of people's minds.

It's definitely encouraging. I'm fairly certain that the majority of state legislators would support this if given the opportunity.

It's definitely encouraging. I'm fairly certain that the majority of state legislators would support this if given the opportunity.

I think the entire state of Maryland and D.C. within the next two years will be smoke-free.

I think the entire state of Maryland and D.C. within the next two years will be smoke-free.