Gov. Haley Barbour said Wednesday he wants to overhaul the state tax structure in the next few years, and he didn’t rule out a cigarette tax increase if it’s part of a package that helps reduce Mississippians’ overall bottom line.
Barbour said he is willing to consider raising some taxes only if it’s part of a comprehensive tax-reduction plan.
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