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The federal tax on tobacco increases tomorrow, sending the price of cigarettes to an all-time high. The federal tax on cigarettes will go up nearly 62 cents per pack – meaning Hoosiers will pay approximately $5 per pack. While many smokers are opposed, health advocates approve of the hike because the money will go toward health insurance for children. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids estimates the higher taxes also could mean 27,000 fewer smokers in Indiana.
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