State Senator Dale Righter says retailers that provide roll your own cigarette services will be put out of business thanks to provisions in the proposal to raise cigarette taxes.  

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State Senator Kyle McCarter says raising cigarette taxes by one dollar will force smokers to cross state lines and purchase cigarettes there.

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Republicans say taxing people is not the way to tackle the state's Medicaid problem.  They urge Democrats to deal with the issue by making necessary cuts, not by looking for ways to generate more money.  The additional tax is expected to bring in about 700-million dollars after the state receives matching money from the federal government.  The bill now heads to Governor Quinn, who supports the proposal.