Bill Hannegan

Daniel Gallagher holds up a sign outside of the St. Louis County Administrative Building in Clayton. Gallagher says he opposes a bill raising the age to purchasing tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21.

Tobacco purchasing age in St. Louis County rising to 21

Jason Rosenbaum

Updated 7:50 a.m., Sept. 7 with council approval - The minimum age to purchase tobacco and vaping equipment in St. Louis County is about to change. The…

Government, Politics & Issues

Smoking-ban supporters try again for statewide action

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 13, 2011- Year after year, public-health advocates have lamented political inaction on…

Health, Science & Environment

Council OKs strict smoking ban in Creve Coeur but exempts private clubs

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 9, 2010 - The Creve Coeur City Council voted Monday to approve a public smoking ban with far…

Government, Politics & Issues

County Council postpones vote on countywide smoking ban

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 29, 2009 - The St. Louis County Council on Tuesday postponed further debate on a smoking-ban…