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WV weighs cigarette tax amid budget gap
West Virginia faces a projected 30 million deficit this year and about 250 million next year. Governor Wise ties part of his budget plan to a cigarette tax hike opposed by many lawmakers. Skeens Caldwell says the tax would hurt Mercer County and boost Virginia cross border purchases. Frederick seeks government reductions without harming services. Kiss and Guills favor reduced government over tax increases. Wise’s proposal would raise 50 to 60 million to match 3 to 1 federal Medicaid funds. 40 million was appropriated this year as a one time measure.
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