No More Tobacco

House Debates Raising Cigarette Tax… Originally reported by tobacco.org. Out of Topeka, KS lawmakers on Thursday started a very heated debate over a proposed increase in the state cigarette tax.

After a hearing in the House Tax Committee, Chairman Kenny Wilk, R-Lansing, said the measure faces strong opposition.

“We’re spending a lot of money for health care, and we’re being asked to look at another revenue source. At what point can we say, ‘More money is not the solution?’ ” Wilk asked.

But health care advocates say a 50-cent per-pack tax increase would provide needed revenue to offset the health costs of smoking and reduce smoking, especially among young people.

This would lead one to see the win-win side of such a proposal. All states would benifit from similar tax increases. How can you go wrong? More money for the state to do better for the people, and introduce yet another great reason behind quitting tobacco. Finacial reasons are a large factor in the ultimate decision to quit. Lawmakers driving up the tobacco taxes, good for the state, good for the people. view source article