Oregon City Supports Statewide Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
OREGON CITY, OR — Oregon City has taken a stand against flavored tobacco products by passing a resolution on Wednesday that calls for an end to their sale.
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Washington and Hawaii Cigarette Taxes Top $3.00
April 23, 2010
Washington and Hawaii became the third and fourth states to pass cigarette taxes of $3.00 or higher. Washington state increased their tax by $1.00 for a new total of $3.025 per pack. The increase takes effect today, giving Washington the second highest cigarette tax in the nation. On July 1, significant tax increases on other tobacco products, including cigars, will take effect.
On April 29, Hawaii's governor signed a cigarette tax increase that will raise the rate to $3.00 per pack when it goes into effect on July 1, 2010. There are now four states with cigarette tax rates of $3.00 or higher.
