Research & Commentary - Tobacco
John Nothdurft - September 11, 2009
Smokers have become a favorite target of many legislators across the country. Some policymakers seem to think taxing smokers is a win-win way to curb smoking ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - April 15, 2009
More than 20 states are considering “sin taxes”—such as excise taxes on tobacco, beer, and spirits—in order to shore up their budget ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - April 01, 2009
A 62-cent increase in the federal excise tax on tobacco products, intended to fund the expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - February 05, 2009
While Indiana’s legislature and citizens debate the merits of a draconian statewide smoking ban, business owners are already taking steps to balance ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - January 12, 2009
Proposals to increase the federal cigarette tax by 61 cents (156 percent), in order to pay for an expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - December 18, 2008
For years tobacco consumers have been flocking to Virginia to take advantage of the 30 cents-per-pack cigarette tax in order to avoid taxes in Maryland ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - November 04, 2008
People often support smoking bans in order to be protected from the nuisance of smoking environments in restaurants, bars, casinos, and other businesses. ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - October 30, 2008
Research & Commentary: Kansas Can’t Afford A Cigarette Tax Hike
The Kansas Health Policy Authority’s recommendation to use a 75-cent cigarette ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - October 01, 2008
A 25 percent increase in New Hampshire's cigarette tax, scheduled to go into effect today, has been put on hold until audits can be completed to determine ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - September 22, 2008
In an effort to vilify the legal act of smoking, anti-tobacco groups in Utah are pushing a $2 per pack cigarette tax, with the help of very provocative ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - September 12, 2008
As President Calvin Coolidge once said, "Ultimately property rights and personal rights are the same thing." Property rights are at the heart ... (read more)
Nick Baker - March 18, 2008
Last week, the Kentucky House of Representatives approved a 25 cent increase in the state's cigarette tax in an effort to help eliminate the state's budget ... (read more)
Nick Baker - February 26, 2008
The February issue of the British Medical Journal (http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=22811) confirms what research has shown for years: smokeless ... (read more)
The Heartland Institute Staff - July 05, 2007
What does children’s health insurance have to do with tobacco tax? That is the question some policymakers are asking as new revenue is sought for ... (read more)
WHAT'S NEWJennifer Epstein - October 20, 2009
The American College Health Association released new guidelines Monday urging colleges and universities to adopt policies barring all tobacco use indoors ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - September 23, 2009
RE: "Tax on tobacco can save lives," Editorial, Sept. 9, 2009Florida taxpayers should be forewarned that the huge drop in cigarette sales due ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - September 12, 2009
The smoking ban and tobacco tax hike backed by Gov. Mark Parkinson carry with them a slew of unintended consequences.The only real positives that will come ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - September 11, 2009
Smokers have become a favorite target of many legislators across the country. Some policymakers seem to think taxing smokers is a win-win way to curb smoking ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - August 09, 2009
Kingsley Guy's July 26 column, "Florida's tobacco tax: Be very careful what you wish for," did a great job explaining tobacco tax issues that ... (read more)
Barrie Craven and Michael L. Marlow - December 01, 2008
Public health advocates argue that bans are necessary because non-smokers need protection from second-hand smoke. The United Kingdom recently enacted smoking ... (read more)
Michael L. Marlow, Ph.D. - July 15, 2009
Smoking bans in public places are promoted on the dual basis that they protect the public from “secondhand smoke”—environmental tobacco ... (read more)
Thomas Cheplick - August 01, 2009
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) is attempting to make it more difficult for Americans to get their cigarettes online, an effort that could open the door to further ... (read more)
John Nothdurft - June 15, 2009
Senator [Terry] Link seems to think the state's smoking ban did not harm Illinois casinos (June 11, "Smoke could be clearing for casinos"). He's ... (read more)
Phil Britt - July 01, 2009
Arkansas recently increased the state’s cigarette excise tax rate from $0.59 to $1.15 per pack, but lawmakers threw in a positive twist: The legislation ... (read more)
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