ADVISORY/Cigarette Tax Increase Will Force Layoffs, Close Stores and Increase Crime In Northern Michigan: MBAFT News Conference Wednesday April 22 in Traverse City, Michigan.Business Editors/City Desks/Assignment Desks ADVISORY...for April 22 (Thursday Thursday: see week. ) --(BUSINESS WIRE)
WHAT: News conference to reveal the harsh economic consequences of
a cigarette tax increase for businesses in the Traverse City area.
Small businesses will suffer and criminals prosper from 75 cents a
pack cigarette tax hike.
Proposal to raise cigarette taxes by 60% will punish retailers,
raise prices on other products, and invite more smugglers to
Michigan
WHEN: 10:30am, Thursday April 22, 2004
WHERE: Miracle Mile Easy Mart /BP Station
509 Munson Ave.
Traverse City, Mich. 231-946-3228
WHO: -Alan Upchurch/Mi. Business Alliance For Fair Taxes
-Shawn Gray / Blarney Castle Oil Co.
-Robert Shepherd / National expert on tax enforcement
and tobacco smuggling
Media Contact: Mike Szudarek or Ashley For use as a person's name, see . Ashley may refer to: Places Australia
DEACON - Direct English Access and CONtrol. English-like query system. Sammet 1969, p.668. 248-855-6777 or 248-797-4325. For more information on the Alliance go to www.saynotounfairtaxes.com or call 1-888-221-2322. |
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