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flag Maine's Governor proposes a $1 increase in cigarette tax to fund state services and reduce smoking.

flag Governor Janet Mills proposes raising Maine's cigarette tax from $2 to $3 per pack, aiming to generate $80 million over two years for state services. flag This could help reduce smoking rates, which are linked to high cancer, heart disease, and stroke rates in Maine. flag The tax would still be below those in neighboring states and is part of a broader effort to curb tobacco use through education and support for quitting.

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