Ending smoking in casinos would prioritize New Jerseyans’ health

Exempting casinos from the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act was a loophole always meant to be closed, writes ex-Sen. Loretta Weinberg.

By: Special to the New Jersey Monitor

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 777

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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by former state Sen. Loretta Weinberg

On the day that the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act was signed into law, it was snowing.

I can remember it clearly. The roads were slick and visibility poor on the drive to the bill signing, but that didn’t stop me — or anyone else. People came from every corner of the state, jubilant despite the dreary weather. Restaurant employees, medical leaders, and public health advocates with …

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