California Voters Pass $2 Cigarette Tax
The tax is expected to raise $1.4 billion a year for health care, smoking prevention programs and research.
The Los Angeles Times:
Proposition 56, a $2-Per-Pack Boost To Tobacco Taxes, Is Approved By Voters
After voters twice turned back attempts to raise the state's tobacco tax over the last decade, California looks poised to pass Proposition 56, which would increase the cigarette tax by $2 per pack. (Dillon, 11/8)
KQED:
Voters Approve $2 Tobacco Tax, But Remain Mixed On Other Health Measures
Voters made a clear choice on raising the price of cigarettes, but were more circumspect about regulating the pornography and pharmaceutical industries at the ballot box. (Dembosky, 11/9)
California Healthline:
California Voters Pass Key Health Measures, Including Tobacco Tax Hike
Several health-related initiatives in California appeared headed for passage Tuesday, including a cigarette tax, legalization of recreational marijuana and additional funding for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. A measure intended to cap prescription drug prices, watched closely around the nation and strongly opposed by the pharmaceutical industry, was trailing. (Ibarra, 11/9)