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Even in recession, alcohol sales rise
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 11:35am
Tough economic times have not stopped Idahoans from drinking. In 2009, the Idaho State Liquor Division had $135 million in sales and $46.2 million in net income — a 57% growth in sales over the last five years. The division anticipates a rise in sales and income in 2010 as well. Of that $46.2 million, the division distributed $9.6 million to the General Fund, $8.2 million to other state programs and $27.4 million to cities and counties. »
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Tough times tend to lead people to drink-Prohibition/Great Dep?
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