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Increasing the Tobacco Tax Brings Signficant Revenue, Prevents Cuts

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Increasing the Tobacco Tax Brings Signficant Revenue, Prevents Cuts

March 17, 2010 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Staff

Georgia’s Tobacco Revenue is likely to more than double if HB 39 passes, despite declining sales without new revenues, Georgia is facing multi-billion dollar deficits in FY 2011 and FY 2012. The state is already experiencing deep cuts to essential services. Lawmakers should pass House Bill 39 as part of a balanced approach to addressing […]

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budget deficit Fact Sheet FY 2011 FY 2012 HB 39 House Bill 39 State Taxes Tobacco Tax

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