Tuesday, January 13, 2009
politics / Raleigh / North Carolina
Smokers to cough up more in cigarette taxes?
North Carolina's cigarette tax: 35 cents a pack. The national average: $1.19. That's one reason for our failing grade from the American Lung Association, according to The News & Observer.
With the state facing a 2009-10 budget gap of some $3-4 billion, and newly installed Governor Bev Perdue an anti-smoking advocate, it's a good bet that tax will be increased in the upcoming legislative session.
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