Montanans support cigarette tax increase, poll says

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 624

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Montanans support a $2-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax, according to a new poll.

The poll said 77% of survey respondents support such an increase, and 59% “strongly” support it.

Montana’s tax per pack is $1.70, compared to the average $2.05 in the United States, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Federal tax is $1.01 per pack.

The poll was released last month by the Montana Kids vs. Big Tobacco coalition and …

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