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Tobacco Tax Rise Becomes Md. Law Governor Approves A 30-Cent IncreaseMaryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening signed into law a 30-cent increase in the state's tobacco tax, one of his chief successes in the General Assembly this year. He also outlined a new agenda that may address issues including gun control and suburban sprawl.
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Far-Reaching Tobacco Bill Moves to Center Stage (Post, May 18, 1998)
Tobacco Money Still Filters Into Campaigns (Post, May 8, 1998)
GOP's Tack on Tobacco: A Fight Against Taxes (Post, April 27, 1998)
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