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Warehouse War Over State Liquor | Durham News
The state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is pushing hard for a new $310 million automated warehouse to replace its outdated, 40-year-old facility—currently failing to fulfill 92% of orders and costing the state millions. Chairman Hank Bauer insists a loan, funded by existing permit fees (no new taxes), is the smartest move, but lawmakers are split: some favor a risky public-private partnership that Bauer calls a bad deal, while others question if the warehouse is even needed. With the bill stalled and funding debates unresolved, the commission is ready to act—but legislative…
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