"The consortium is working to establish smoke-free policies around Alaska, Diehl said. However, a bill that would establish smoke-free conditions at work sites and public places statewide died this year in the Alaska Legislature."

You can thank Rep. Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak, District 32) for this. Even the oily leadership signed on to this bill, but the way that our corrupt legislature works, a single member can prevent a bill from coming up for a vote.

Ms. Stutes is running for re-election. Might want to keep that in mind, District 32.