art of tobacco and Tobacco has Made the World

As for the next steps, Hodge said he hopes that representatives on the state level will champion the resolution in the legislature, with support from advocates and residents.

The same is the case with the cigarette industry

Our economy is strong, but our revenues are leveling-off, and while prior legislatures have made many important and worthwhile investments, we have to consider what we can sustain in this budget cycle. The tax hike impacts other tobacco products, including cigars and smokeless tobacco

He said the citys ban on flavored tobacco products will not work because most underage users get such products online, specifically from sellers on TikTok