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  • Tobacco Taxes Not Stopping Smokers in Arkansas 

    Friday, Oct 23, 2009 @08:15am CDT


    (Little Rock, AR) -- New numbers show that recent tobacco taxes in Arkansas aren't keeping smokers away.
       
    Though a few might have stopped lighting up, those still in the game are paying more.  That's expected to bring in $33 million tax dollars than expected for fiscal year 2010.
       
    Arkansas' tobacco cessation hotline receives about 400 calls a week.  That's only up about 50 calls, since before the tax went into effect.
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    Family Emergency Plan

    Thursday's explosion in Springfield brings to mind the need to plan for emergencies. Does your family have an emergency plan and disaster kit?
     No, we've been meaning to do it, but haven't
     Yes, the ice storms taught us that lesson
     I didn't know we needed one
     I don't think they're necessary

     

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