Supporters of changing state law to allow wine sales at Kentucky grocery stores in wet or moist counties are starting a campaign ahead of next year’s legislative session…The new campaign includes an online petition drive at www.foodwithwine.org, distributing fliers in groceries, along with 5-foot tall signs in groceries promoting the effort.
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Campaign renewed for wine sales in groceries
Supporters of changing state law to allow wine sales at Kentucky grocery stores in wet or moist counties are starting a campaign ahead of next year’s legislative session.
A bill to allow wine sales in Kentucky grocery stores died during the 2008 General Assembly. House Bill 585 would have allowed wine sales in 350 to 400 grocery stores statewide.
Food with Wine Coalition spokesman Luke Schmidt said Friday that proponents believe the change would produce $30.1 million in additional tax revenue for the state over the first two years. The coalition is backed by the Kroger chain.
The new campaign includes an online petition drive at www.foodwithwine.org, distributing fliers in groceries, along with 5-foot tall signs in groceries promoting the effort.
Liquor-store owners have questioned opposed the efforts, citing a variety of reasons including arguing that gains in grocery sales would be offset by declines at package liquor stores.