Governor Beshear proposes to raise money for state by taxing cigarettes and vaping products

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Gov. Andy Beshear is aiming to boost funding for the state of Kentucky by taxing cigarettes and vaping products.

The cost of cigarettes would be raised 10 cents a pack under his proposal, however, the impact on vaping would be much more dramatic: 10 cents more per milliliter on vaping liquid means a typical bottle would cost about $6 more.

Republican legislative leaders expressed skepticism over the governor’s proposal, saying the new tax could reduce tobacco and vaping consumption and drive down revenue.