Final Push: Tell your legislators to end the blue law ban on the Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages

The Connecticut General Assembly session is almost over. Members are discussing ways to solve next year’s budget deficit. Now is the time to contact your legislators to demand an end to the state’s antiquated blue law ban on the Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages at neighborhood grocery and package stores.

• Raise revenues before raising taxes: Ending the ban will generate $8 million in new revenue this year and $80 million over 10 years – money that could help the state’s budget deficit and prevent the elimination of important social programs.

• Keep it in Connecticut: Ending the ban will allow grocery and package stores near bordering states to compete with cross-border stores that already allow Sunday alcohol sales

• Create Jobs: Ending the ban will mean more hours and new jobs for Connecticut’s neighborhood grocery and package store workers.

• Consumers win: More choice and convenience for Connecticut consumers. According to a March 2010 Quinnipiac University poll, Connecticut consumers support the Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages 56 percent to 39 percent.

Email and call your legislators today!

• House Democrats – (860) 240-8500
• House Republicans – (860) 240-8700
• Senate Democrats – (860) 240-8600
• Senate Republicans – (860) 240-8800