Alcohol taxes may jump 100% in Fairbanks

Fairbanks bars and restaurants say a proposed doubling of the city alcohol tax could drain their already thinning business. But mayor Steve Thompson says it’s needed to help pay for this year’s sizable budget shortfall.

Ben Markus, KUAC – Fairbanks

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