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Big Picture: Smoking Ban and Cigarette Tax 

Will a smoking ban save tax money or end up costing us more? If people kick the habit, it could save the state on medical bills. But will the state lose out on cigarette taxes?

"There is no doubt second hand smoking is harmful," Sen. Joel Johnson said, as he read over a surgeon general's report. Johnson, a retired doctor said smoking is more than a nuisance; it's a drain on taxpayers. He said it costs far more than the taxes it brings in.

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