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Restaurant Trade Association Urges California to Reject Alcohol Tax Hike Disguised as a “Fee”
American Beverage Institute Says Hospitality Industry Already Pays Its Fair ShareJanuary 5, 2010
WASHINGTON – Today the American Beverage Institute (ABI), which represents 740 California restaurants, denounced alcohol tax hike bill AB1019 which is being voted on today at 1:30 in the Assembly Health Committee. This tax is disingenuously being called a “fee” in order to circumvent the backlash that comes with raising taxes.
Restaurant Trade Association Urges New Jersey to Reject Alcohol Tax Hike
American Beverage Institute Says Alcohol Taxes are Regressive and Cost JobsJune 15, 2009
WASHINGTON – Today the American Beverage Institute (ABI), which represents over 200 New Jersey restaurants, denounced the alcohol tax hike in the state budget which is being heard today in both the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees. Increasing alcohol taxes costs jobs and disproportionally hurts those who are least able to pay them.
Restaurant Trade Association Urges North Carolina to Reject Alcohol Tax Hike
American Beverage Institute Says Alcohol Taxes are Regressive and Cost JobsJune 9, 2009
WASHINGTON – Today the American Beverage Institute (ABI), which represents over 280 North Carolina restaurants, denounced the alcohol tax hike being considered by the House Finance Committee this morning. Increasing alcohol taxes costs jobs and disproportionally hurts those who are least able to pay them.
In the News
Ad Warning: Booze Tax May Cost Chicago Olympics
NBC ChicagoMay 26, 2009
A beverage trade organization is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to veto an alcohol tax increase currently awaiting his signature, suggesting that the tax hike could jeopardize Chicago's chance of hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Restaurant group decries Ill. liquor tax hike
Chicago TribuneMay 23, 2009
An association representing 300 Illinois restaurants is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to reject a liquor tax increase to pay for statewide construction.
Wisconsin State Journal covers ABI opposition to Beer Tax
Wisconsin State JournalMay 4, 2009
Wisconsin’s beer tax, flat for four decades, would be five times higher under a proposed bill.
Letters to the Editor & Op-Eds
WHO’s plan would punish responsible drinkers
By Sarah LongwellBuffalo News
June 9, 2010
The World Health Organization has set its sights on your pint glass. It has decided that alcohol belongs alongside AIDS and influenza as a critical global medical issue, and that combating alcohol abuse requires harsh new restrictions on even the most moderate of drinkers.
Alcohol tax hike unfair
Chicago Sun TimesMay 27, 2009
The Illinois Legislature would be wrong to raise taxes on alcohol ["More state tax on beer, wine, liquor?" May 16]. Increasing alcohol taxes costs jobs and disproportionally hurts those who are least able to pay them.
Raising alcohol tax simply punishes consumers already hurting
By Sarah LongwellThe Charlotte Observer
April 27, 2009
From Sarah Longwell, managing director of the American Beverage Institute in Washington, D.C., an association representing restaurants including more than 280 in North Carolina.
