Chairwoman of the Free Our Spirits NC Campaign Joyce Sullivan discusses what changed she wants for the liquor laws and why now is the time

About this episode

Joyce Sullivan discusses the need for changes in North Carolina's liquor laws and the timing for such changes.

The Chairwoman of the Free Our Spirits NC Campaign is calling for a change in North Carolina’s liquor laws. Currently, more than $690 million a year is generated in taxes from liquor sales. Joyce Sullivan joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why now is the time for change.

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Hamlin

Guest: Joyce Sullivan

Topics covered

• liquor laws
• tax revenue
• North Carolina
• campaigns
• policy change

Keywords

• liquor laws
• North Carolina
• tax revenue
• Joyce Sullivan
• Free Our Spirits NC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free Our Spirits NC Campaign

Places: North Carolina

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