January 11, 2012• News
Although cigarette smoking in Maryland has declined by 32 percent in the past decade, DeMarco
A survey of Maryland voters performed this fall by the polling firm Opinion Works found that 72
“For right now, the purpose of this launch is to let the public know that we’re out there again
If one public health group has its way, the next time you light up in Maryland it could cost you an
The group is headed by Vincent DeMarco, includes AARP Maryland, MedChi and the NAACP among others.
While some may oppose a tax increase simply on principle, it’s hard to argue against something
The folks who campaigned for the new 9% alcohol sales tax and the $2-a-pack cigarette tax are
In addition to raising the price of cigarettes, Mr. DeMarco said, his group’s proposal also would
The present tobacco tax goes into the general fund, but Demarco will propose this new tax to be
The same organization which successfully pushed for a 50 percent hike in the state’s sales tax on
If the tax is passed the group wants the money to go towards tobacco prevention programs and to
"Only when the cost of a pack of cigarettes includes its healthcare costs to society will a smoker
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September 13, 2011• News
Maryland raised roughly $6 million in added revenue in July from a 50 percent increase in the
July 13, 2011• News
Deputy Director Matt Celentano was interviewed on Mix 106.5 about the alcohol tax, health care and
June 23, 2011• News
“We want to do everything we can do to create a business-friendly atmosphere and we want to do
A new federal tax credit could save small businesses in Frederick County thousands of dollars to
June 9, 2011• News
Marylanders can be very proud that our governor and General Assembly stood up to the powerful
May 27, 2011• News
The Gazette May 28, 2011 By Alan Brody Nicole Holt has advocated for years that increasing the
April 12, 2011• News
"In these times of tough budget problems, other states should do what Maryland did, raise money in
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