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Massachusetts Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers 

Massachusetts' leaders have taken historic action to protect the state's kids and taxpayers from the devastating toll of tobacco use by increasing the state cigarette tax by $1 to $2.51 per pack. This brings Massachusetts to the third highest state cigarette tax in the nation. By supporting a high cigarette tax, Massachusetts legislators have taken commendable action that will improve the health of Massachusetts residents for generations to come and continue the state's national leadership in the fight against tobacco use, the number one cause of preventable death in the United States. Governor Deval Patrick is expected to sign the bill into law.

The $1 cigarette tax increase is a win-win-win solution for Massachusetts - a health win that will reduce tobacco use and save lives, a financial win that will raise revenue to help alleviate budget shortfalls, and a political win that polls show is popular with the voters.

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