Cash-strapped states consider boosting beer taxes

Friday, April 4, 2003

PHILADELPHIA -- With cash tight and bills looming, legislators around the country are turning to neighborhood pubs to help them drown their woes: At least 19 states are either considering plans to boost beer taxes or have already done it.

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