OKLAHOMANS FIGHT FOR STRONG BEER

A group of Oklahoma natives have come together in hopes of prompting legislation that will legalize the sale of wine and strong beer in grocery and c-stores. Oklahomans for Modern Laws plans to circulate a petition next spring that would call for a statewide vote on the proposal by 2008. The petition, however, would require 200,000 signatures to get the issue on the ballot, according to local reports.

If passed, the law would prompt higher-end grocery stores to come to the state. Liquor retailers oppose the idea, of course, as it would take away a significant amount of their business.