Tax hike spurs cigarette smuggling and online evasion
New York and other states raise cigarette taxes risking larger smuggling networks and greater online sales to evade levies. ATF cites 150 active cases as cross-border trafficking grows. experts warn federal legislation is needed to curb noncompliant vendors.
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America
New York City
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ATF
John D’angelo
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Maryland
Kurt Ribisi
University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Ribis
Congress
Martin Meehan
D-Mass
Meehan
Bill McCann
Festival stage showcases family fun and local art
Yucca supervisor Joan Pleasant says the festival achieved its goal of family friendly park fun with kids games and prizes. Vargas notes about 20 artisan booths provided a venue for local artists while turnout lagged after the Roswell UFO Festival.
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Joan Pleasant
Pleasant
Vargas
Roswell
Richardson Courting Republicans After GOP Primary Friction
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill Richardson meets with Governor Johnson and seeks open access after the GOP primary. David Harris describes Richardson's pledge to allow Johnson to express views before and after the governorship, following a 30 minute session requested by Richardson.
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Sanchez
Gary
Miller
Bill Richardson
Richardson
Johnson
David Harris
Harris
Roswell council weighs LOGAT inducements and school tie
The Roswell City Council explores LOGAT tax inducements to attract business, stressing Hispano input and RISD impact. They urge annual town meetings to show spending and outcomes while noting accountability gaps in CCDF funds. Demolition of the Zuni Motel is set to begin after asbestos removal with minimal traffic impact.
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Jurney
Jarney
RISD
Roswell
Dean Baldwin
CCDF
Travis Kirkland
Tom Tarter
Tarter
John Capps
Judy Stubbs
Bruce Ritter
Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Manny Rodriguez
RHCC
Zach Montgomery
North Main Street
Montgomery
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