The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) called on the Yes on Question One campaign today to pull its "offensive and irresponsible" ads that feature a liquor store customer being slapped in the face, due to the demonstrated link between … [Read more...]
Let us raise a toast to burying Question 1
The truth is, the fight to repeal the alcohol tax is being fought by the alcohol industry, for the alcohol industry. The evidence that this is a special tax break for alcohol is in the donations. The contributions to the repeal of the … [Read more...]
Six Local Newspapers Support a NO Vote on Question 1
MetroWest Daily News: Every state that has a sales tax applies it to alcohol, and for good reason. Sales tax exemptions are appropriate for the necessities of life, like food, clothing and health care, but a six-pack of beer or a bottle of … [Read more...]
Hospitals, Insurers Join Fight Against Repeal of Alcohol Tax
"We urge Massachusetts voters to vote no on Question 1. Its passage would result in a substantial reduction in funding for substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery programs that are desperately needed. If that occurs, there … [Read more...]
JOIN Vote NO on Question One on FACEBOOK!
Please take a minute to follow the link below to join the Vote NO on Question One group on FACEBOOK. This is a great way to get the message out to voters and share information about voting NO on Question … [Read more...]
Growing Number of Voters Oppose Alcohol Sales Tax Repeal – are you one of them?
In the latest Suffolk University/Channel 7 public opinion poll, voters said they oppose repeal of the alcohol sales tax by a margin of 49% to 44%. This marks a significant shift in voter sentiment since May, when the poll found voters … [Read more...]
More defy alcohol tax repeal
The State House News Service reported yesterday that the coalition opposing Question 1, which would repeal last summer's application of the sales tax to retail alcohol sales, has signed up a pair of major new members. The AFL-CIO of … [Read more...]
Key Endorsements for Vote NO on Question One Campaign
"These dynamic organizations have signed on early to the campaign and will help get the word out to Vote No on Question 1 in November," said Maryanne Frangules and Vic DiGravio, co-chairs of the campaign. "The strength of our message - that … [Read more...]