A proposed increase on the state's tobacco tax appears to be on the back burner at least until Gov. Larry Hogan is out of office.
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Read More »September 8, 2016 Comments Off on Tobacco tax proposal a victim of political climate
A proposed increase on the state's tobacco tax appears to be on the back burner at least until Gov. Larry Hogan is out of office.
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Read More »February 24, 2015 Comments Off on Businesses line up against Md. tobacco tax increases
A bill to increase tobacco taxes and create new fees for shipping related products into Maryland is fiercely opposed by retailers and delivery companies.
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Read More »February 3, 2015 Comments Off on Legislators consider $95M tobacco tax bill
The proposal, which would make the state's tobacco tax rate the highest in the mid-Atlantic area, faces a governor who has pledged not to increase taxes.
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Read More »July 23, 2014 Comments Off on Primary wins edge anti-smoking group closer to tax increase
An anti-smoking group says victories in Maryland's primary election have improved the odds that an increase in the tobacco tax will become a reality in 2015.
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Read More »June 12, 2014 Comments Off on Henson: I oppose all taxes
Julius Henson, in a video posted online, fired back at criticism of his stance on a proposed increase to the state's $2 per pack cigarette tax.
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Read More »June 11, 2014 Comments Off on Anti-smoking advocates weigh in on hot Senate race
The Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative Wednesday released a radio ad Wednesday highlighting the difference between Sen. Nathaniel J. McFadden and Julius Henson on increasing the tobacco tax.
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Read More »May 28, 2014 Comments Off on Advocates claim support for hiking tobacco tax
A coalition of anti-smoking advocates say they believe they have the votes to increase the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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Read More »October 30, 2013 Comments Off on Advocates’ stance: higher tax, less smoking
The head of a group that spearheaded a $1 increase in the state’s tobacco tax five years ago wants another increase to combat what he called stagnated smoking rates among adults and children.
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