https://www.northernpublicradio.org/tags/cigarette-tax cigarette tax en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:47:32 GMT https://www.northernpublicradio.org/government/2012-07-12/forecasting-group-expects-cigarette-sales-to-dip As of June 24th, cigarette packs cost an extra dollar. Lawmakers decided the money should be used to help fund Medicaid, the state's program of healthcare… Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:47:32 GMT https://www.northernpublicradio.org/government/2012-07-12/forecasting-group-expects-cigarette-sales-to-dip Rachel Otwell https://www.northernpublicradio.org/politics/2012-05-25/illinois-smokers-brace-for-a-big-hit-in-the-wallet Illinois smokers could soon see a huge increase in the cost of a pack of cigarettes. The Illinois House today approved a plan to more than double the tax… Fri, 25 May 2012 22:35:13 GMT https://www.northernpublicradio.org/politics/2012-05-25/illinois-smokers-brace-for-a-big-hit-in-the-wallet Susan Stephens