SAN FRANCISCO – (INT) – Taxes are front and center in the newest poll by the Public Policy Institute of California.

Half of California's likely voters favor extending Proposition 30's temporary sales tax increases. But support declines when those in favor of an extension are asked about making the increases permanent.

Support, however, is considerably higher for raising taxes on the purchase of cigarettes, with a strong majority in favor.

The PPIC’s survey comes amid discussions about turning a number of tax proposals into citizens' initiatives for the 2016 ballot.

Story Date: October 6, 2015