State eyes price cuts on premium liquor to raise profits
Iowa seeks to persuade distillers to cut prices on top shelf brands and shave the state markup by 10 percent to boost revenue without raising consumption. The plan targets moving consumers from midrange to premium liquors, with a spring trial possible across spirits. The state now collects a 50 percent markup, generating 38.3 million dollars last year.
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