If Prop 86 is passed, it would add an additional $2.60 per pack of cigarettes. Those taxes would fund new or expanded health services, health insurance for eligible children, tobacco use prevention programs and disease research. It all sounds very positive, but there is vigorous opposition. Host Gloria Penner talks with advocates on both sides of the measure.
Guests
- Victoria Penland, Council of Community Clinics.
- Matt Klink, Vice President of Cerrell Associates, which is managing the “No on 86” campaign.