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W.Va. gov. won't veto beer tax hike
February 08, 2010 12:34 PM

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Gov. Joe Manchin says he's willing to sign a bill increasing the tax on beer if lawmakers can get it passed.



Upshur County Republican Delegate Bill Hamilton introduced a bill Monday that would hike the tax by four cents. An earlier bill would increase it by a penny.

Hamilton and other lawmakers want the money from the tax hike to pay for substance abuse treatment and prevention.

In the fall, Manchin said he supports finding money for a comprehensive substance abuse plan even though a tight budget means very little new spending.

Getting a bill to his desk might not be easy, though. A similar measure failed last year, and lawmakers are traditionally reluctant to raise taxes in an election year.


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