Four U.S. Senators Propose Tobacco Tax Changes
Four U.S Senators, led by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced a piece of legislation that seeks to close loopholes in the tax code that have…
Proposed Tobacco Tax Hike Fails in Wyoming
A proposal for an across-the-board raise on the tax rate on tobacco products in Wyoming died this morning, as the House Revenue Committee voted 8-1…
Ohio Governor Proposes Tobacco Tax Increase
In what he described as a “sweeping budget,” Ohio Governor John K. Kasich is proposing an increase on the tax of cigars and other tobacco…
Virginia Cigar Tax Not Going Up
There won’t be a cigar tax increase in Virginia this year, as the state House Committee on Finance recommended the bill be laid on the…
Two Tobacco Tax Increase Bills Introduced in North Dakota Legislature
Two separate bills have been introduced into the North Dakota Legislature seeking to increase the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. House Bill No….
West Virginia Legislature Will Debate Tobacco Tax Increases
A bill introduced into the West Virginia Senate is seeking a pair of tobacco tax increases, first on cigarettes from $0.55 to $1.55 per pack, and…
Virginia Bill Seeks 600 Percent Increase in Tobacco Tax
A new piece of legislation introduced into the Virginia House of Representatives is seeking a massive increase on the tax of a number of cigar…
Kansas Governor Calls for Tobacco Tax Increase to Close Budget Gap
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has made national headlines for his plans to lead the state on a “march to zero” income taxes, but during Thursday’s…
Mississippi Legislature Will Consider Tax Increase Again
After a pair of bills to raise tobacco taxes failed to get out of committee in the Mississippi House of Representatives last year, the same sponsor…
Kentucky Could Nearly Triple Cigar Taxes
Among the bills the Kentucky House of Representatives will consider this session is House Bill 132, a 213-page document that proposes a number of tax…
Oregon Could Allow Cities and Counties to Set Tobacco Taxes
Legislation introduced into the Oregon legislature could result in cities, counties and towns in the Beaver State being able to impose their own taxes on…