Minnesota Democrats Ignore Bipartisan Alcohol Legislation in Favor of Personal Agenda

If you have ever needed a prime example of what the Democrats’ true priorities look like, then look no further than legislation around alcohol. 

Last week, Democrats announced that they would not hear any bills in committee as it relates to changing liquor laws in Minnesota – particularly as it relates to selling alcohol inside grocery stores and convenience stores and eliminating the 3.2 beer law. 

From MinnPost:

“We’re one of only four states that doesn’t allow some version of grocery sales and the only state that still has 3.2 beer,” [Rep. Kurt] Daudt said. “It’s time. This is what we do here, we figure out what laws are outdated and we update them, we bring them up to what people’s expectations are.” 

Like with the Sunday sales law, there’s broad support for changing Minnesota’s liquor laws, however Democrats have argued that they “have a number of big issues to talk about this year.” 

What issues could Democrats possibly be referring to? Squandering our $18 billion surplus? Or maybe it’s working to increase the taxes and fees Minnesotans pay by more than $2.5 billion. 

More importantly, it’s a sign of what’s deemed important by those in power. With control of the State House, Senate, and Governor’s office, Democrats are prioritizing their personal agenda ahead of legislation that a majority of Minnesotans would support.