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Tourist tax increase bill sent to Hawaii governor  

Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2009-04-23
Author: HERBERT A. SAMPLE

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After a spirited debate over taxes and the extent of sacrifices by public employees in tough economic times, the Hawaii House and Senate on Wednesday sent Gov. Linda Lingle a package of measures to increase tourist, cigarette and income taxes. . . .

_ Hike per-cigarette taxes from 11 cents to 13 cents on July 1, to 14 cents a year later, and to 15 cents on July 1, 2011. A separate measure would also raise levies on other tobacco products. Together, the bills would generate between $26 million and $28 million a year.

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