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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
