Kmart's Troubles ContinueGrand jury impaneled to investigate embattled mass merchandiser. Halliburton's Troubles ContinueOil services company sued over retirement fund. Mich. OKs Cigarette Tax Increase 50-cent-a-pack price hike approved to stop state cutbacks. West Virginia Mulls Tobacco Tax Hike Gov. Bob Wise says increase necessary to avoid a projected $150 million deficit in the state budget. Tenn. Increases Sales Tax Plan raises tax rate from 6 percent to 7 percent on everything except food. Michigan Cigarette Tax Increase Sought Proposal would raise the state tax on cigarettes from 75 cents to $1.25 per pack. Effort to Repeal Estate Tax Fails Bill collapsed in the Senate 55-44, Republicans vow to continue fight. Oregon Considers Increase Recent polls indicate 65 percent of Oregonians favor raising the tax on tobacco. North Carolina Faces Tax Hikes AARP pushes for price increases on cigarettes and alcohol. One Happy Employee Convenience store worker wins $4 million in lottery. First Previous 53 54 55 56 57 Next Last
