Bill that would Increase Alcohol Taxes

02.17.23 –Gene Grant and our panelists discuss a bill that would increase alcohol taxes by 25 cents per drink, while dedicating more funding to alcohol abuse treatment. If passed, it would mark the first increase in New Mexico alcohol taxes since 1994.

Host: Gene Grant

The Line Opinion Panel:
Dan Foley, fmr. NM Representative
Dede Feldman, fmr. NM State Senator
Kristelle Siarza, owner & CEO, Siarza Social Digital

For More Information:

Alcohol tax hike on the table as New Mexico takes aim at excessive drinking– Albuquerque Journal

Lawmakers tackle raising the alcohol tax– New Mexico in Depth

New Mexico lawmakers want to raise liquor tax to 25 cents per serving– KRQE NEWS