Monday, July 09, 2007

WASHINGTON EXPANDS SUNDAY SALES

Washington State plans to open 29 more state stores to Sunday liquor sales starting July 15. This latest expansion brings the total number of state stores open on Sunday to 49.

Two years ago, the state approved a pilot project to allow 20 state-run stores plus contract stores run by private vendors to open between noon and 5 p.m. on Sundays. The pilot program returned $7.5 million in revenue for state and local programs.