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2-Cent Tuesday on WJON

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:36:44 +0000

Tune in and call-in on a 2-cent Tuesday from 8-10am with Jay Caldwell Tuesday on WJON. Listeners can call in and talk about a proposed cigarette and alcohol tax increase, gay marriage, snow removal or anything else on your mind.

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Proposal Would Increase Tobacco Tax [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:11 +0000

A tax increase on cigarettes is part of Gov. Dayton's revised budget.

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House DFLer's Cigarette Tax Hike Up For Review

The Associated Press — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:23:05 +0000

An influential Minnesota House Democrat is proposing a substantial increase in the state's cigarette tax. Rep. Ann Lenczewski of Bloomington wants to more than double the state's cigarette tax by $1.60 a pack, from $1.23 to $2.83.

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2 Republicans Suggest Doubling Minnesota Cigarette Tax

The Associated Press — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:13:48 +0000

Two Republican lawmakers want Minnesota's cigarette tax to more than double as a way to deter smoking and to repay Minnesota schools for aid delays during recent state budgets.

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Minnesota Burns Future Tobacco Cash for Immediate Budget Fix

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:23:11 +0000

Minnesota's government is about to give up $1.1 billion in future payments from tobacco companies so it can get about half as much money now for a temporary budget fix.

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Minnesota Smokers To Pay Another Penny A Pack

The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:23:09 +0000

Smokers in Minnesota start paying another penny a pack for cigarettes starting Monday, as an annual adjustment in the state's cigarette tax takes effect. State law requires the cigarette sales tax to be adjusted each year to reflect inflation and current retail prices.

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American Cancer Society Wants $1.50 Tax Increase On Cigarettes

Jim Maurice — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:45:00 +0000

The American Cancer Society is pushing for a tax increase on cigarettes as a way to help solve the state's budget deficit. The organization is mobilizing volunteers to contact lawmakers and the governor and ask them to consider a $1.50 tax increase on a pack of cigarettes.

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