Advocates try again to increase Indiana's cigarette tax Indiana Capital Chronicle Proposed statutory initiative that would increase excise taxes on the distribution of cigarettes and other tobacco products. It also creates a new excise tax on the distribution of electronic cigarettes. [Ballot] Public opinion is clear: tobacco use and vaping are serious health issues, and many New Yorkers support policies that reduce harm, including higher taxes on e cigarettes. We hope you take a California Wants To Increase Vaping Taxes, But Experts Say There Could Be Unintended Consequences capradio.org