Poll: Two-thirds of Iowans support raising cigarette taxes

Survey finds 2/3 of Iowa voters would support raising tobacco tax

As lawmakers weigh tax increases on cigarettes and other tobacco products, the Iowa Health Initiative released a state survey Tuesday that found roughly two-thirds of Iowans would support raising these taxes.

Iowa lawmakers — from both parties — push for $1.50 cigarette tax increase

A coalition of health care providers, anticancer advocates and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the Iowa Legislature to increase the state tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Poll: Two-thirds of Iowans support raising cigarette taxes

A new survey shows strong support among Iowans for raising cigarette taxes, as lawmakers weigh proposals tied to public health and Medicaid funding.

Iowa lawmakers look to address radon, tobacco to change trajectory on cancer

Iowa lawmakers have set their targets on two policies: Addressing radon by implementing new mandates for construction and potentially increasing the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products.