California Lawmaker Renews Efforts for $2 Tobacco Tax IncreaseCalifornia HealthlineOn Wednesday, state Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) renewed efforts to increase California's tobacco tax by $2 per pack, the AP/Sacramento Bee reports (AP/Sacramento Bee, 8/26). The current state tax on a pack of 20 cigarettes is 87 cents, plus a $1.01 ...and more »