Video: Tobacco tax increases

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Graphic by Jesse Temple

Check out cigarette taxes per pack across the country.

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The federal tax on tobacco increased today. Cigarettes will now cost 71 cents more per pack.

A federal tobacco tax, which took effect today, has some local businesses worried. The bulk tobacco price more than doubled, the largest increase in 20 years. As a result, businesses are raising prices on cigarettes, which has worried store owners about staying afloat.

Though all student smokers will be affected, others see it as a step toward quitting smoking.

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Video: Lawrence city sales tax increases

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Sales tax increase starts today

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Video: Library to host black history panel

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Legislators work to fund education budget

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Towing tie-ups confuse students

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Test

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