Washington is on the verge of making a mistake with proposed legislation that would raise Washington’s cigarette excise tax by $2 per pack to more than $5. This would result in a 23-percentage-point increase in cigarette tax…
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed a new budget Feb. 18 with $900 million in tax increases built in, including a 50% increase in Michigan’s excise tax on cigarettes. Her proposal, if adopted, would raise the tax from $2 per pack…
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News February 3, 2026. Football fans have enjoyed great games during the recent playoff season, at both the college and professional levels. Turn on any of those games and you…
This article orginally appeared in The Washington Post January 29, 2026. Public officials in Indiana drew attention and applause last month when they claimed that cigarette use had declined by 40 percent. They credited a $2…
This article originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal August 1, 2025. California isn’t only the No. 1 state for illegal immigrants. It’s also the top state for illegal cigarettes. The reason is clear: heavy-handed…
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