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State legislatures focus on tobacco and nicotine in 2026

 By David Spross on Feb. 06, 2026

Lawmakers are considering new taxes, product regulation and flavor restrictions as nicotine policy evolves: Spross

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New York Gov. Hochul proposes nicotine pouch tax

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 23, 2026

Proposed tax could generate up to $57M annually by 2030, while convenience store groups warn the measures could fuel illicit sales

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2026 tobacco regulations: What convenience stores need to know

By David Spross on Jan. 09, 2026

Retailers should see an increase of transparency from the FDA this year: Spross

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Maine hikes cigarette tax from $2 per pack to $3.50

By Diane Adam on Jul. 11, 2025

Increase begins in January, is the first in 2 decades

Tobacco

States increase tobacco, nicotine taxes to fill budget shortfalls

By David Spross on Jul. 11, 2025

Lawmakers looking to capture new revenue sources from nicotine pouches

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Illinois to start taxing nicotine pouches Tuesday under amended bill

By Diane Adam on Jun. 26, 2025

Convenience-store operators are ‘disappointed,’ says Illinois Fuel & Retail Association CEO

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Convenience retailers voice concerns as lawmakers hike cigarette taxes

By Diane Adam on Jun. 13, 2025

Several states, including Indiana, looking to fill budget deficits

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Convenience-store industry experts weigh in on effects of tariffs

By Chuck Ulie, Rachel Gignac and Hannah Hammond on Jun. 09, 2025

‘Uncertainty impacts our customers, whether it is in the pricing structure or the simple fact that goods and services can’t be delivered,’ Angela Holland of Georgia Association of Convenience Stores tells CSP

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President Lowers China Tariffs From 145% to 30% in 90-Day Pause

By Rachel Gignac on May 12, 2025

Trump says that if countries are at a standstill after the 90-day hold, tax prices will go up, but not to the 145% peak

Tobacco

State Tobacco-Related Legislative Updates From NATO

By David Spross on May 09, 2025

More than 30 states are considering tobacco and nicotine excise taxes in 2025, executive director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets says

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