TOPEKA, Kansas - Budget experts say proposed health care reforms could easily be funded by a 50-cent per pack increase in the state cigarette tax.
But since 2008 is an election year, some lawmakers say there won't be much of an appetite for raising taxes, even those on tobacco.
Reform proposals from the Kansas Health Policy Authority include:
A statewide ban on smoking in public places. Full Story
But since 2008 is an election year, some lawmakers say there won't be much of an appetite for raising taxes, even those on tobacco.
Reform proposals from the Kansas Health Policy Authority include:
A statewide ban on smoking in public places. Full Story
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