They don't need to replace tobacco/alcohol taxes.. raising them as high has made them a declining revenue source...
LOWER those taxes to encourage consumption..
when i run next year i will support across the board tax reductions to make KY competitive to neighboring states for purchasing (anyone in TN that is an hours drive from KY that buys in TN is a fool--and the Franklin KY wal mart is usually filled with Robertson, Sumner, and even Davidson County TN plate cars. (they come over to buy lottery tickets even still, because KY has far more selection and better odds).
Ah yes...But your not thinking like a Dumb-o-RAT