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[Missouri] Curator questions plan to earmark tobacco tax revenue

University of Missouri Curator Wayne Goode, in an early ballot, voted for Proposition B, albeit somewhat reluctantly.
Columbia (MO) Tribune
added Oct 29, 2012 14:18
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[Missouri] Battle lines are clear on proposed tobacco tax hike

And there is clearly little love lost between the spokesmen for each side. Ron Leone, head of the state’s convenience store association, says of his opponents: “They are fundamentally anti-tobacco zealots . . . Counters Roy Temple, campaign manager fo
St. Louis (MO) Beacon
added Oct 19, 2012 09:18
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[Kentucky, Missouri] St. Louis couple charged in massive contraband cigarette scheme

A tobacco distributor closely watched by federal agents for a decade along with two relatives were charged in Kentucky with using phony invoices to avoid paying taxes on millions of dollars' worth of cigarettes sold in several states.
AP - Associated Press
added Oct 6, 2012 05:53
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[Missouri, New York] Seneca businessman charged in contraband cigarette case

Federal prosecutors in Missouri have charged a prominent Seneca Nation businessman with making illegal deals to buy nearly $500,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes from an undercover agent from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. Wil
Buffalo (NY) News
added Sep 29, 2012 12:23
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Proposition B Would Raise Missouri's Cigarette Tax

The candidates vying to become the next governor of Missouri are not in favor of a proposed cigarette tax increase, but the voters -- not the candidates -- will have the final say in November.
Convenience Store News
added Sep 24, 2012 16:28
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Missouri tobacco tax to remain nation's lowest

for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: "This is a sad day for Missouri. While we respect the will of voters, we do not respect the last-ditch scare tactics tobacco companies used to confuse voters and thus preserve their profits from sell
AP - Associated Press
added Nov 7, 2012 10:52
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Campaign against Missouri cigarette tax hike gears up

Missouri Supreme Court approves ballot wording for initiatives
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added Aug 16, 2012 12:56
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[Missouri] LETTER: County Council should consider 'over 21' rule on smoking ban

The playing field would then be level. Every establishment of every type would have a choice: Allow smoking or allow minors. Pick one. What could be more simple, commonsensical and fair?
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added Feb 1, 2013 02:10
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[Missouri] Third time hardly charming for boosters of higher Mo. tobacco taxes

“They’ve all been squeakers,” said Ron Leone of the Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association, the main opposition group. Leone said his association will discuss a “reasonable compromise” with the American Cancer Society
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added Nov 8, 2012 11:43
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[Missouri, North Dakota] Saving Lives at the Ballot Box

Voters to decide smoke-free initiative in North Dakota, tobacco tax measure in Missouri
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Nov 7, 2012 13:29
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