AI-assisted summary

North Carolina has the fifth-highest alcohol tax in the nation, generating $710 million annually for state and local governments.

The state maintains a complex, government-controlled system for alcohol sales through a statewide commission and numerous local boards.

Calls to privatize alcohol sales face challenges, including replacing lost tax revenue and managing existing infrastructure and employees.

Washington state's 2011 privatization led to higher convenience but also the nation's highest alcohol taxes, raising questions about the benefits.

North Carolina’s Republican legislative leadership never met a tax they didn’t want to cut. Since taking control of state government in 2011, they have cut corporate tax rates from 6.9% to the current 2.0%. Personal income

See Full Page