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The Columbus Dispatch
Cigarette tax benefits health and arts
A committee has recommended that Franklin County voters decide on implementing a cigarette tax to fund arts and cultural programs, while also serving as a public health measure to reduce smoking. The proposal follows similar successful initiatives in nearby areas and aims to address ongoing arts funding challenges and the health impact of tobacco addiction, which causes over 20,000 deaths annually in Ohio. The tax would not only support local arts but also encourage smoking cessation, potentially saving lives and reducing societal costs. The county commissioners are being asked to allow voters to make this decision, with no obligation for endorsement or campaigning.
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