Like you, I am against raising taxes in Missouri, particularly in a weak economy. But there is one exception whose time has come — Missouri’s cigarette tax. The Missouri General Assembly should give Missourians a chance to vote on a moderate cigarette tax increase.
GUEST COMMENTARY: It's time to raise Missouri's cigarette tax
Friday, April 6, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT
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