cigarette tax

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The bill attempts to make up for those cuts by nearly doubling the cigarette tax and imposing sales taxes on 17 additional services, including landscaping, janitorial work, golf courses and pet grooming.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2018

A recent poll by the Public Policy Institute of California found two-thirds of likely voters favor increasing the state’s cigarette tax to fund health care.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2016

This story has been corrected to say the number of measures pending signature verification is four, not three; and that Missouri, not Virginia, has lowest cigarette tax in nation.

From US News • May 16, 2016

In November, California residents will also vote on a $2 increase in the state’s cigarette tax, which health advocates say could also reduce smoking among teens.

From The Guardian • May 5, 2016

Anti-smoking groups are collecting signatures for a November ballot initiative that would raise the cigarette tax to $2 a pack and direct the money to health care, tobacco-use prevention, research and law enforcement.

From Time • Mar. 10, 2016