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

Cigarette, alcohol tax hike proposed would help pay for substance abuse programs in Nevada
Posted at 5:36 PM, Mar 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-23 20:36:00-04

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.