California Voters to Have Say Over Cigarette Tax Hike Measure

California Voters to Have Say Over Cigarette Tax Hike Measure | Heartlander Magazine
California citizens will soon vote whether to raise the state’s cigarette tax from 87 cents to $1.87 a pack, with supporters saying the money would fund cancer research and opponents saying there’s no guarantee how the money would be used – or where.

..................Supporters say Prop 29 would provide more money for cancer research, tobacco law enforcement and smoking prevention programs to reduce illness and medical-related costs.