It's harder than ever to raise taxes in the midst of a recession. Around the country, states are beginning to increase levies on alcohol. How long has it been since California increased alcohol taxes? Alcohol Justice has just published a study called "Drunk with Power: Industry Kills Alcohol Mitigation Fees in California 2010."
State Finances and Taxes on Alcohol
Credits
Guests:
- Bruce Lee Livingston - Alcohol Justice
- Kim Severson - national food correspondent, New York Times - @kimseverson