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By increasing the state’s tobacco tax, we can ensure more Mainers who currently smoke will quit, and fewer kids will pick up the deadly addiction in the first place.
June 12, 2025
AUGUSTA – JUNE 12, 2025 – Yesterday, the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs moved to increase Gov. Mill’s proposed tobacco tax increase by $1.50 per pack of cigarettes. This increase would bring the tax from $2 to $3.50 per pack of 20 cigarettes.
The following statement can be attributed to Julia MacDonald, Maine director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN):
“We applaud committee members for proposing an additional increase in the state’s tobacco tax. By increasing the state’s tobacco tax, we can ensure more Mainers who currently smoke will quit, and fewer kids will pick up the deadly addiction in the first place. ACS CAN urges lawmakers to support the inclusion of this tax in the budget.”
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About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. We engage our volunteers across the country to make their voices heard by policymakers at every level of government. We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Since 2001, as the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, states and our nation’s capital. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org.
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