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States may kick cigarette tax habit
Health advocates push reduced smoking while lawmakers worry lost tax revenue funds education and health care. Minnesota estimates 295 million dollars yearly for treating smoking related illnesses. experts note revenue declines as smoking drops and taxes on cigarettes remain a small budget portion. Several states forecast further drops as public bans expand and smokers seek cheaper sources.
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David Tomassoni
Minnesota
Tomassoni
Eric Lindblom
Campaign For
Washington, D.C
Department of Human Services
Bob Kurtzer
Moody’s Investors Service
U.S
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
New York
Massachusetts
Illinois
California
Colorado
New Jersey
Arizona
American Lung Association
Lawrence
Kan