cigarette tax

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As a share of their income, the poorest Kentucky residents would face the biggest tax hikes, in part because of the increase in the cigarette tax, according to Bailey.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2018

The 2018 state budget could well fail again - if the Supreme Court rules the wrong way on the new cigarette tax fee, it certainly will.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2017

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