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The New York Legislature has agreed to boost the state cigarette tax by $1.25 per pack.
State budget office spokesman Jeffrey Gordon says the tax would raise $265 million for the budget, much of which would be used for health programs.
The hike will bring the tax to $2.75.
The average price of a pack of cigarettes is about $5.82 statewide.
The original proposal was for a $1.50 increase.
Advocates praised the idea as potentially life saving, while opponents, including convenience store chains, said it would hurt business.
The Center for a Tobacco Free New York estimated that raising the excise tax by $1.50 would convince about 6 percent of the state’s smokers to kick the habit.
Jessica Cain reports on the financial impact for North Country smokers:
John Friot report on what the impact might be for cigarette sellers on Native American reservations:
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