Lawmakers in Georgia have been unable to pass legislation to increase the state’s cigarette tax, despite numerous studies showing the dangers of smoking and the resulting financial burden on taxpayers.
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Lawmakers in Georgia have been unable to pass legislation to increase the state’s cigarette tax, despite numerous studies showing the dangers of smoking and the resulting financial burden on taxpayers.