Cigarette tax collections in KY dropped after last two tax increases; smoking rate declining
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Increasing state cigarette taxes has proven to be an effective policy to decrease smoking…
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Cigarette tax now up to $1.10 a pack; health advocates say it’s a great time to quit smoking
Kentucky’s cigarette tax just went up 83 percent, from 60 cents per pack to $1.10 a pack. Anti-smoking and health…
Legislature approves budget bill and sends to Bevin for signature; he hints at using line-item veto
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The state spending plan for the next two years that includes a $480 million tax increase is…
KY Health Issues Poll: Favorable opinion of ACA, cigarette tax favored, insurance access for all
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that more Kentucky adults have a favorable opinion of the Patient…
New poll shows support for state cigarette tax of $1 pack for addressing budget shortfall, health benefits
A new poll shows a significant majority of Kentucky voters of all party affiliations support raising the state’s cigarette tax…
Anti-smoking coalition launches lofty goal: Adding $1 to cigarette tax in next legislative session
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 100 people representing at least 84 groups gathered at the state Capitol…