Generally speaking, the governor believes that issues like this should not be mandated statewide but should be settled by business owners in consultation with their employees and their customers.
The governor's position is that this should be a decision made by business owners in consultation with their employees and customers.
The governor is very optimistic that the negotiations will get off on a positive foot. This is a plan B prompted by the interest by business leaders and other community leaders to have a voice if the budget process derails.
The governor does not believe it's the business of the state to dictate business owners' smoking policies.
Air pollution is the hidden cost of living and doing business in the Valley.