Retailers Rally Against Tobacco Tax

Real Impact on State Economy and Small Businesses Shown Edison, NJ - Today hundreds of independent retailers from across the entirestate convened against Governor Corzine’s recent proposal to raise thecigarette tax for the 4th time in as many years. The proposal which wouldincrease the tax to $2.75 per pack would make NJ’s tax the largest in thenation. The tax hike which follows 70, 55, and 35 cent increases over the lastthree years has angered retailers.

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