Tag: Tobacco Tax

  • State Senate Considers Expanding Tobacco Tax to Include E-Cigs and Vape Products

    State Senate Considers Expanding Tobacco Tax to Include E-Cigs and Vape Products

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    In 2020, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and vape products led to 2,800 hospitalizations for lung-related issues and 69 deaths in Michigan. The state’s health department allocates $5 billion annually to tackle health-related illnesses stemming from tobacco use. Whitmer’s Initiative Governor Gretchen Whitmer, reflecting on the health risks associated with vaping, expressed openness to…

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