Tue 29 Sep, 2009
MSNBC ran a national story on the trend of state governments looking to raise revenue through loosening decades-old alcohol laws.
Here’s an excerpt:
The transformation of Lubbock from dry to wet is merely one example of a national trend toward looser restrictions on spirits, as local governments take a hard look at whether the social policy challenges of increased alcohol availability are outweighed by new tax revenue. Dry areas are going wet, and others are liberalizing their laws by approving Sunday sales or sales in grocery and convenience stores.
Read the full article here: