Democrats propose tobacco, alcohol tax increases
Democrats have unveiled plans to raise taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and "vaping" products as part of their solution to the state's $400 million budget quandary.
Combined, the proposals would raise $18.8 million for the next fiscal year. The increases would take effect in September.
"I can't imagine anybody's happy about a tax increase," said Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth. "But we've got to get more revenue to avoid some of the cuts we're talking about."
Here's how the alcohol taxes would increase:
The tax on a six-pack of beer would grow by 12 cents, to 21 cents.
The tax on a 750 ml bottle of wine would grow by 15 cents, to 34 cents.
The tax on a 750 ml bottle of spirits would grow by 15 cents, to 89 cents.
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