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Senate proposal would raise less than a penny per drink, falling short of earlier bill that aimed to generate $46 million for prevention and treatment programs
With nearly 1,900 alcohol-related deaths in 2023, legislators propose a “hybrid” tax model combining wholesale and retail taxes. Debate continues over tax rates, prevention funding for Native communities, and innovative harm reduction programs.
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