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NC Drops Liquor Price Floor | Durham News
North Carolina’s proposed liquor minimum price law hit a major roadblock after Governor Josh Stein called it off, citing rising costs for everyday essentials and the burden it would place on struggling families. While the initial study suggested only 97 products would be affected, backlash from bar owners, lawmakers, and the public pushed the ABC Commission to pause — acknowledging limited data on real-world impacts, especially on small businesses. Tequila was projected to see the biggest price hikes, but without solid financial projections, the plan remains on ice for now. Listen in…
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