Montanans support cigarette tax increase, poll says

Montanans support cigarette tax increase, poll says

Montanans support a $2-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax, according to a new poll from Montana Kids vs. Big Tobacco coalition.

Left-Wing Montana Activists Prepare Push for Regressive Cigarette Tax Hike - Americans for Tax Reform

Left-wing advocacy groups are already laying the groundwork for a cigarette tax hike during Montana’s 2027 legislative session, reviving a proposal that would raise costs on consumers, burden small businesses, and disproportionately impact lower-income Montanans. According to local reports, left-leaning advocacy groups plan to make raising Montana’s tobacco tax a priority when lawmakers return to Helena in 2027. They claim a cigarette tax hike w…

Montanans support cigarette tax increase, poll says - Stateline Publications

Photo illustration by Getty Images.Montanans support a $2-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax, according to a new poll. The poll said 77% of survey respondents support such an increase, and 59% “strongly” support it. Montana’s tax per pack is $1.70, compared to the average $2.05 in the United States, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Federal tax is $1.01 per pack. The poll was released last month by the Montana Kids vs. B…

Montanans support cigarette tax increase, poll says - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

Photo illustration by Getty Images.Montanans support a $2-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax, according to a new poll. The poll said 77% of survey respondents support such an increase, and 59% “strongly” support it. Montana’s tax per pack is $1.70, compared to the average $2.05 in the United States, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Federal tax is $1.01 per pack. The poll was released last month by the Montana Kids vs. B…