Less Than 50 Percent of New Yorkers Support Hochul's Nicotine Pouch Tax
March 31, 2026 by reason.com
Less Than 50 Percent of New Yorkers Support Hochul's Nicotine Pouch Tax
Public opinion in New York is showing clear resistance to proposed new taxes on nicotine pouches, highlighting growing tensions around how alternative nicotine products should be regulated. A plan put forward by Governor Kathy Hochul would apply the same high tax rate to nicotine pouches as to cigarettes, despite differences in how these products are used and perceived. Polling data suggests that less than half of New York voters support the measure, with a significant share favouring lower taxation for these products. The proposal has sparked a broader debate about whether treating lower-risk alternatives the same as combustible tobacco could discourage smokers from switching. At the centre of the discussion is how taxation policy can balance public health goals, consumer behaviour, and harm reduction strategies in an evolving nicotine market.
March 27, 2026 by tobaccoinsider.com
A growing number of U.S. states, including New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Washingt…
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
