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Advocates, lawmakers propose increased cigarette tax
- An increased cigarette tax could save $14.3 billion in long-term health care costs, according to the report.
- States will spend $728.6 million on tobacco prevention and cessation programs in fiscal year 2026.
- Maine is the only state that spends the CDC’s recommended amount on tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
- Willmore stated that states must significantly increase funding and raise cigarette taxes to discourage smoking and prevent youth tobacco access.
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Advocates, lawmakers propose increased cigarette tax
(The Center Square) - Anti-tobacco advocates and state officials across the country are proposing an increased tax on cigarette packs.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right6Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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