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Oregon task force ends work without unity on recommendations about raising alcohol taxes

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A legislative task force studying the public health impacts of alcohol abuse and whether to raise alcohol taxes for addiction treatment has ended its work without endorsing any specific recommendations.
The Oregon task force, established to explore the potential benefits of increasing alcohol taxes, concluded its work without reaching a consensus on recommendations. Despite extensive discussions, the group could not agree on whether to raise taxes on alcohol, how much the increase should be, or how the additional revenue should be allocated. Some members advocated for higher taxes to fund addiction treatment and prevention programs, arguing that it would reduce alcohol-related harm. Conversely, others, including representatives from the alcohol industry, opposed the tax hike, citing potential negative impacts on businesses and consumers. The task force's inability to agree highlights the complex balance between public health benefits and economic considerations in alcohol policy.

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