It was gradually established that smoking prevalence could be reduced by raising the tax on cigarettes, and by banning tobacco advertising. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
The state would absorb that spending without raising taxes by cutting costs elsewhere. (politifact.com)
He mentioned that he did not raise taxes in his first term; but neglected to admit that he tried to raise them by $ 8.5 million his first year in office. (www2.erie.gov)