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TIL that due to industry influence, Missouri has some of the loosest alcohol laws in the US. Hard liquor can be sold in grocery stores and gas stations; bars can double as liquor stores; public int... (en.wikipedia.org)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I mean, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't most grocery stores and gas stations sell liquor; at least in the Midwest? I know we do in Illinois.

[–] ElRompeCulo 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Kansas was mentioned in the article as having some of the strictest alcohol laws in the country. They just started allowing beer sales in grocery stores a few years ago. I moved to the KC MO area a couple of years ago and it was surprising to see liquor sold pretty much everywhere.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Hmm, today I learned. I knew that Utah and some southern states have really strict alcohol restrictions, but I didn't picture any of the "traditional" midwest states to also have strict laws regarding alcohol. That's our bread and butter.

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