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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Group of House Republicans Push for Beer Tax Salem-News.com
Apr-12-2007 11:41




For nearly 30 years, the state beer tax has been $2.60 per 31-gallon barrel, or eight-tenths of one-cent per bottle.

(SALEM) - A group of House Republicans wants a nickel-a-beer tax increase to help pay for 300 more state troopers, the Ashland Daily Tidings reported.

Reps. Sal Esquivel of Medford, Brian Boquist of Dallas and Wayne Krieger of Gold Beach want to give the Oregon State Police a dedicated funding source outside of the state's general fund, partly so the department can resume around-the-clock patrols.

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