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flag North Dakota raises cigarette tax to fund public health; Washington considers similar move.

flag The North Dakota Senate passed a bill increasing taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, raising the cigarette tax from 44 cents to 69 cents per pack. flag The funds would go towards public health units and crisis hotlines. flag Meanwhile, Washington state lawmakers are considering similar tax hikes to raise revenue and discourage tobacco use, though the impact on the significant budget deficit remains unclear.

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