Georgia Tobacco Tax Hike Could Save Lives and Billions
Georgia’s bargain-bin cigarette prices are fueling a public health crisis that experts say is entirely preventable. A new proposal to raise the state tobacco tax promises to save thousands of lives while injecting much-needed cash into the state economy. Advocates argue that a simple price increase is the most powerful tool available to stop young people from picking up the habit. Financial Impact of Raising State Cigarette Prices Georgia currently…
