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N.H. considering cigarette tax hike, wine discount proposals 

New Hampshire legislators are exploring delaying a proposed cigarette tax increase and have revised a discount for retailers who buy wine from the state.

Governor John Lynch has proposed bumping up the state's cigarette tax a quarter a pack to help close a budget hole. The tax is part of his overall plan to deal with a projected $225 million revenue shortfall in the 2-year state budget.

Budget writers have tentatively decided to delay implementing the tax hike until October First if state revenues match what they would have been if the tax hike was in effect.

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