(NewsNation) — As many become more health conscious, alcohol sales are falling. According to Wine Spirits Whole America’s ...

The proposed 6% alcohol tax is estimated to reduce the consumption of spirits by 1.2%, wine by 1.14% and beer by 0.66%, according to a legislative analysis of the bill. HB418 would also redirect ...

THE NEXT TIME YOU GRAB A GLASS OF WINE OR EVEN A MARGARITA OR A PINT ... IF SOMEONE IS SPENDING $100 ON ALCOHOL, THEY’RE PAYING $6 ON ALCOHOL TAX. IF SOMEBODY IS SPENDING $10, THEY’RE PAYING ...

All committee Republicans voted against the measure that would institute a 6% tax on alcohol sales at the register, on top of the state’s current wholesale liquor excise tax, starting in July 2025.