Author: Laura Hale

Legislature should raise tobacco taxes in Maryland and save lives

Posted by Laura Hale | Feb 11, 2021 | Commentary, General Assembly, Taxes |

By overriding Gov. Hogan’s veto of the first tobacco tax increase in 13 years, the General Assembly can save lives, improve health, and boost our economy. It’s an opportunity they must not pass up.

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