Beer Tax Hikes Grow As States Seek Revenue
Pennsylvania Gov Rendell proposes a large beer tax hike raising the gallon rate from 8 to 25 cents, adding 14 cents to a six pack and $55 million total. Utah Idaho and Nevada also pursue increases while Arkansas renews a 3 percent rise. Brewers warn of higher costs passed to customers. Yuengling cites annual 850,000 barrels and $4.5 million impact.
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New Baby Bactrian Camel Arrives at Zoo Exhibit
After a 13 month gestation, a 95 pound Bactrian camel arrives with mother in the Wild Asia Exhibit. The SSP notes aid in breeding 200 species to prevent extinction while wild Bactrians number under 700 in Mongolia. The calf is along with her mother and can be viewed through the zoo drive-through road.
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Man exonerated by DNA freed after 19 years in prison
Dennis Maher, 42, was exonerated after DNA testing linked to evidence found by a law student showed he did not commit the three rapes. Prosecutors dropped charges in all cases in a crowded Boston courtroom, prompting support from Maher’s family.
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