A political fight between liquor stores and grocery stores over beer sales appears to be headed to the statewide ballot in Colorado. Grocery stores want to change state law to permit them to sell "full-strength" beer. But liquor stores and bars claim that such a change would put them out of business. The grocers, having failed to win in the legislature, say they are taking their case to the people. (Via the Durango Herald).

Some St. Patrick's Day news: Retailers in Colorado have been seeking the right to sell "full-strength" beer in convenience stores. They haven't been able to get the legislature in that state to sign off. The solution? A ballot initiative, perhaps, according to KMGH TV in Denver.