The smoking ban in Michigan is costing bar owners money due to a decrease in business. Guess all the nonsmokers are not running to get a drink at their local bar, as the anti’s claim. We already knew that was a lie, too bad the Michigan Legislators bought the "lie" from the usual suspects.
State fiscal analysts said Friday the smoking ban is expected to cost the state about $33 million in lost revenue this fiscal year.
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