The solution to our economic woes? Liquor up the population

At least that appears to be Washington Governor Christine Gregoire's plan:

OLYMPIA — Independent grocers don't like Gov. Chris Gregoire's plan to raise money by opening more state-controlled liquor stores.

It's part of Gregoire's plan to bridge a nearly $6 billion deficit. She hopes to get about $21 million over the next two years by opening more liquor stores, and expanding Sunday sales.

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