Warehouse War Over State Liquor | Durham News

The state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is pushing hard for a new $310 million automated warehouse to replace its outdated, 40-year-old facility—currently failing to fulfill 92% of orders and costing the state millions. Chairman Hank Bauer insists a loan, funded by existing permit fees (no new taxes), is the smartest move, but lawmakers are split: some favor a risky public-private partnership that Bauer calls a bad deal, while others question if the warehouse is even needed. With the bill stalled and funding debates unresolved, the commission is ready to act—but legislative agreement remains elusive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a146cb86bcb9a8d8