Price is looking to slap a $1.75 tax hike on every pack of cigarettes to push for better public health. It’s a major price jump that’s going to hit your wallet hard if you’re a regular smoker.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
You'll be paying significantly more at the register every time you pick up a pack of cigarettes.
The city’s public health initiatives and local healthcare systems stand to gain from lower smoking rates.
Local smokers are definitely taking the hit here, especially those on a tight budget.
Proposed tax bill would increase the price of a pack of cigarettes by $1.75 ABC4 Utah
Utah House committee approves nicotine tax increase after impassioned hearing KSL.com
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