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Cigarette, alcohol tax hike proposed would help pay for substance abuse programs in Nevada

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Some state lawmakers are proposing a tax hike on alcohol and cigarettes to help pay for substance abuse programs in Nevada.

The money would also establish a pilot program to treat heroin addicts.

If approved, the tax hike would generate $65 million a year. It still needs approval from several committees before it can move forward.