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Our lives and economy are at stake.
But we can make a difference. Here's the plan:
The Steps
Increasing the tobacco tax by $2.00 per pack is proven to reduce smoking rates. Reducing our smoking rate is key to saving Hoosier lives and the Indiana economy.
Increase Tobacco Tax
The increase in the tobacco tax is estimated to generate over $300 million in revenue to help Indiana address improving public health and other critical needs. In addition to the revenue, it will save the Indiana economy billions in healthcare and productivity costs.
Generate Revenue | Reduce Cost
Smoking kills more Hoosiers than alcohol, AIDS, car crashes, illegal drugs, murders, and suicide combined. A tobacco tax increase is proven to help people quit smoking. It will save Hoosier lives.
Save Hoosier Lives
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THE PLAN
Tobacco is devasting Indiana.
Indiana ranks poorly for health due to our high smoking rate.
OUR HEALTH RANK
+
35
th
HOOSIER SMOKING RATE
16.2
%
one of the highest in the country
THE HARD FACTS
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