Raising the cigarette tax in Indiana started as a real possibility this 2021 legislative session but now it’s unlikely. However, a small vaping tax is still alive at the Statehouse despite criticism.

Seattle, Washington native Vasiliy Frantsevich doesn’t understand why Indiana is choosing to move forward with a vaping tax increase over cigarettes.

“I think because we already understand how horrible smoking cigarettes is, it’s kind of easier to convince people this is really bad for you,” explained Frantsevich.

In his state, they have a three dollar per pack cigarette tax. [...]