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Healey has made it a priority to reverse that trend by attracting people and businesses alike. The only candidate to sign a “no new taxes” pledge, she has campaigned vigorously to reduce the state income tax to five percent. The voters supported such a rollback in 2000, but a recalcitrant legislature has refused to heed their will, even while the state enjoys a budget surplus. Although he has not specifically stated that he will raise taxes, Patrick has refused to sign the “no new taxes” pledge, leaving voters to suspect...
...Proponents Say: Marijuana is far less dangerous than alcohol. Plus, through its sale, tax money could go toward drug education and general state revenue. Also, it has great benefit as a holistic medical alternative to ease chronic pain...
...Opponents Say: Marijuana is a gateway to harder drugs. Little tax revenue would come from its regulated sale. Also minors would be able to access the drug from parents who either possess it legally or have it prescribed to them...
...Proponents Say: A tax should be levied on cigarettes and tobacco products to provide revenue from their sale; cigarette smoke is a hazard to people who work in places where smoking is currently common and should be banned; revenue from a 1998 tobacco lawsuit should go toward health care programs and education...
...Tobacco Tax Increase Approved in: Arizona, South Dakota