State's liquor monopoly repealed

It may have taken nearly 80 years but Washington's liquor monopoly has finally been repealed by voters. By a somewhat surprising margin, voters across the state are approving I-1183 60-40%. Ending the state's liquor monopoly has been a long time goal of the Washington Policy Center. It is exciting to see voters embrace the idea of focusing government efforts on strict enforcement of the public health, safety and drinking-age laws related to liquor sales, while leaving the business of distributing, pricing and selling liquor products to the competitive marketplace. Washingtonians are also approving SJR 8206 to enhance the state's rainy-day savings account. The measure is passing by a margin of 67-33% . . . READ MORE