Opinion: Raise tobacco tax

By: REBEKAH HARTMAN, Mandan It is time for North Dakota to raise the tobacco tax. I know firsthand that raising the price is an effective way to help people quit smoking. I am personally affected by our state’s low rate of tobacco taxes as my husband is in a constant struggle to battle his addiction to […]

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Proposed tobacco tax hike debated

By Nick Smith, Bismarck Tribune Health care officials gathered to voice support Tuesday for an increase to the state’s tobacco tax while business leaders lined up in defense of the status quo. Nearly 50 people packed the Fort Totten Room for the hearing on House Bill 1421 before the House Finance and Taxation Committee. HB1421 […]

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Grand Forks Park Board still uncertain on tobacco ban

By Charly Haley, Grand Forks Herald After about 15 people stood up simultaneously during a Grand Forks Park Board meeting Tuesday and told the board they support tobacco-free parks, most board members remained uncertain about banning tobacco use. “A general issue is, does the Park Board want to keep in fidelity with its mission to […]

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Pro-business lobby speaks out against ND tobacco tax bills

By Nick Smith / Bismarck Tribune BISMARCK – Lawmakers attempting to raise the state’s tax on tobacco products for the first time in more than two decades acknowledge long odds as they face off with business groups that have successfully beaten back previous efforts. One tobacco tax bill has been introduced in each chamber. The […]

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Fargo Forum: Trygve Olson Cartoon

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