Citizens in Charge

Arizona voters could get to decide if they want to tax themselves — at least if they drink — to help keep kids from drinking and prevent alcohol abuse.
 
Initiative papers filed Tuesday with the state would create a new tax of 25 cents a gallon on hard liquor and a dollar a gallon on beer and wine.
 
Proceeds would be earmarked for specific community programs.
 
Backers have until July 5 to gather the 172,809 valid signatures necessary to put the question on the November ballot.

Read more at Arizona Daily Sun.