The state of California has several propositions on the ballot this year. Prop 56, which raises the tax on cigarettes 2.00 per pack. If passes, average pack of cheaper brand cigs will cost close to 7.00. Your name brands close to 9.00. Proponents see it as a way to reduce smoking and make it more difficult for kids to buy, and improve health.They also say the increase in revenue will go to education and healthcare for smoking related issues.
Opponents say BS. People will still smoke and the 2.00 increase in packs will go to special interest groups, not related to education, put an added burden on smokers, etc
Prop 64. Legalization of Marijuana. Medical marijuana has been legal here for years. It's kind of a joke really. Anyone over 18 can obtain a medical card and buy it at the local dispensaries or have it delivered to your house. Although illegal to smoke in public, it's freely smoked and accepted just about everywhere. As of now, one of my neighbors, someone behind me , I can tell because direction of wind, is growing some serious weed. It's all you can smell 24/7.