New York - State Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R-Fayette, this week sent a letter to Gov. David Paterson seeking support for his bill that would force Native American businesses to pay state sales tax on cigarettes they now sell tax-free. Nozzolio said Thursday the measure, if enacted, would raise about $400 million in new revenue for the state, which is in the throes of a budget crisis. It also would "level the playing field" for non-Indian businesses that already collect the tax, he said. The bill has been approved by both the Assembly and Senate, but had yet to be delivered to Paterson for his consideration. More... Nutty News - Cigarettes America Front Page News
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