Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle who, during his campaign, promised not to raise taxes, has apparently changed his mind. He's proposing raising taxes on cigarettes from the current 77 cents a pack to $2.02. That will increase the price of cigarettes here by almost 32%.
Additionally, he's proposing a statewide smoking ban in all public places, including bars and restaurants. (I'm betting that he'll exempt the indian casinos, since they donated heavily to his campaign).
God, how I hate this state.