A sinful tax
Joe Kline/Idaho State Journal Photo Illustration John Martin pours a beer at J. Annas Bistro. Proposed legislation would increase taxes on beer and wine.

For the Journal

POCATELLO - Local restaurant owners worry that proposed legislation, if passed, will force them to raise food prices.

Currently a bill to increase the beer and wine tax by more than 300 percent is being discussed by the state Legislature. Coincidentally, the seven Idaho health districts have recently asked for the Legislature's approval to increase the current $65 yearly inspection fee to $200.

For the rest of this story, see Friday's Idaho State Journal.

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