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Which Way, L.A.?

State Finances and Taxes on Alcohol

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."

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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."

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Caitlin Shamberg

    KCRW

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    Bruce Lee Livingston

    Alcohol Justice

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    Kim Severson

    journalist, New York Times

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