# Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes raising tobacco taxes amid high cancer rates

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-gov-kim-reynolds-proposes-raising-tobacco-taxes-amid-high-cancer-rates-f0757f/
- Published: 2026-02-06
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- Original outlet: communitynewspapergroup
- Original report: https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/news/state/gov-kim-reynolds-proposes-raising-tobacco-taxes-amid-high-cancer-rates/article_9b583a07-bf70-59e7-8a3e-4be2a043b366.html
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> Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday she was introducing legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, institute a new tax on consumable hemp and vape products, in addition to other measures that she said will encourage healthier behaviors...

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*Source: [https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/news/state/gov-kim-reynolds-proposes-raising-tobacco-taxes-amid-high-cancer-rates/article_9b583a07-bf70-59e7-8a3e-4be2a043b366.html](https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/news/state/gov-kim-reynolds-proposes-raising-tobacco-taxes-amid-high-cancer-rates/article_9b583a07-bf70-59e7-8a3e-4be2a043b366.html)*