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Alaska Taxes E-Cigarettes for First Time
Alaska just slapped a 25% tax on e-cigarettes for the first time since 2006 — a bold move by Senate President Gary Stevens, who’s retiring and wants to curb youth vaping. The bill also raises the buying age to 21, mirrors traditional tobacco rules, and includes synthetic nicotine in the tax. Critics call it another tax grab, but supporters argue nicotine is addictive and delaying first use prevents long-term harm. A surprise amendment lets cigar bars smoke indoors, sparking concern, while fines for minors using vapes were lowered. With youth vaping down thanks to flavor bans and education, this signals a major shift in how the state views vaping — even as federal debates continue. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6372a1571fb8e3d4
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