States Loosening Alcohol Sales Rules To Increase Tax Revenues

The Associated Press is reporting that a number of states are considering looser restrictions on alcohol sales in order to increase tax revenues.

“In Utah, and across the country, governors and lawmakers faced with budget deficits are advocating loosening laws that restrict alcohol consumption in the hopes of boosting tax revenues.

• In Georgia, Connecticut, Indiana, Texas, Alabama and Minnesota, lawmakers are considering legislation this year that would end the ban on Sunday liquor sales. All but 15 states sell booze on Sundays.
• In Nebraska, a state lawmaker has proposed allowing beer to be consumed in state parks as a way to boost tourism.
• Other states, including Utah, are considering allowing the sale of liquor on Election Day.

“Drinkers shouldn’t break out the bubbly just yet: Two dozen states, including California, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Virginia, are looking to help their budgets by raising alcohol taxes.”

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