Senator Madaleno and Delegate Bronrott plan to introduce legislation increasing the alcohol tax by ten cents per drink.
“Public health advocates are rallying behind a 10 cents-per-drink increase in Maryland’s alcohol tax to protect programs that could fall victim to the next round of state cuts needed to avoid a projected $2 billion budget shortfall.
Del. William A. Bronrott and Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Sr., both Montgomery County Democrats, said Monday that they plan to introduce legislation that would raise $200 million through higher liquor taxes. The money would pay for programs to prevent and treat substance abuse and fill other funding gaps in health-related services.
A coalition of health advocates who support the move said the tax also would reduce alcohol consumption.”
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