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Capitol Daily Video: Legislature approves 90 new liquor licenses

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Tweet During its special session on Wednesday, the Utah Legislature approved 90 new liquor licenses. Watch this video report to learn more, including an interview with Sen. John Valentine (R-Orem): Here’s the script of the video: 

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Confused Mormons whine about ‘Zion curtain’

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Tweet   A new Facebook group has popped up: Utah Mormons Against the Zion Curtain. The “Zion curtain” is what Utah’s pro-liquor lobby – and now, it seems, confused Latter-day Saints – calls the physical partition in some eating establishments … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Regulation: Moral Issue or Economics Issue?

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Tweet In recent weeks, there has been talk of privatizing Utah’s liquor stores.  Most likely, this debate has gained traction with the announced closure of 10 state liquor stores (one closed, but the other nine will remain open).  As some … Continue reading →

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