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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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