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Tell Lawmakers Thanks for their Voting YES for a 68 Cent Cigarette Tax News
Posted Monday, May 11, 2009
Last Week the Senate and House took up HB 364 and both chambers passed a 68 cent cigarette tax that will provide much needed revenue for the state while leading to a reduction in youth smoking and general consumption.
The historic nature of this event was noted by Chairman Percy Watson today as he reminded legislators that Mississippi has not passed a cigarette tax in a generation.
Click here to find your Senator’s & Representative’s Vote.
Thanks to your hard work and calls, Mississippi has made a huge step forward in addressing the long-term health and financial needs of the state.