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Rep. Richards: Beshear's cig tax hike likely won't pass

By Lisa Autry

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Bowling Green, Ky – A cornerstone of Governor Beshear's plan to balance the state's troubled budget is raising the commonwealth's cigarette tax from 30 cents a pack to $1. Speaking recently in Bowling Green, Rep. Jody Richards said he doubts such a steep increase would pass. Lisa Autry has this report on the prospects of changing Kentucky's cigarette tax.