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Article: Tobacco Settlement Makes Cigarette Tax Increase More Difficult
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- Washington Informer
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- December 10, 1998
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Washington Informer
12-10-1998
Tobacco Settlement Makes Cigarette Tax Increase More Difficult
Anti-smoking groups in Mary-and were hoping to push through a $1.50 tax increase on cigarettes, out now find themselves in the pre????arious situation of losing the batle. Until last week, the groups stood a good chance of seeing an increase because many legislators were in support.
However, the announced settlement by the tobacco companies and the states makes the increase seem a dead issue. Supporters of the tax increase say that they are very close to having a majority in both houses of the General Assembly once it begins the session in January.
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