The US state of Hawaii faces a 50% increase in liquor tax after the state Senate Ways and Means Committee on Thursday approved the proposal yesterday. The move is has been made to increase state revenues by about $20m, half the amount Gov. Ben Cayetano had requested as part of his financial plan to balance the state budget.
US: Hawaii approves 50% hike in liquor tax
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