Lawmakers seek to double booze taxes

INDIANAPOLIS | A legislative bailout for the agency that runs Indianapolis' pro sports stadiums could have region mayors raising their glasses while regular Hoosiers cry in their beers.

Joe six-pack may cry in his beer

Locals from alcohol distributor to barkeep to imbiber predict a hangover from the state's plan to double the liquor tax.

Rescue plan to save Indy stadiums moves forward

INDIANAPOLIS | A proposed bailout for Indianapolis' pro sports stadiums would not only double state liquor taxes, but also allow the capital city to siphon away $6 million a year in state sales tax.

Hefty liquor tax hike advances to Indiana Senate

INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana legislators and region mayors are expressing mixed emotions about a proposed doubling of state liquor taxes that advanced to the state Senate Thursday.

Proposed booze tax could test cross-state sales

All but one of the cars parked in the busy lot of The Spot liquor store in Hammond on Thursday bore Illinois license plates.