In Kentucky, Senate Passes Tax On Alcohol And Tobacco, Governor Will Sign Measure Into Law. I Applaud The BOLD Effort. "SIN TAXES" NEVER BOTHER ME!

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The taxes are supposed to help the deal with a $456 Million budget deficit.
You can read more about the budget deficit here.

To view the vote tally, as well as the reasons, click here.


Update: Governor Steve Beshear signs tax bill into law.

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