The state senate passes a measure to allow grocery and convenience stores to sell strong beer and wine. It now goes to the house, where Tulsa Representative Glen Mulready is one of those working on language for a bill. At least two groups are circulating petitions to get measures on a statewide ballot. Mulready would prefer the legislature do it, but says the people will make the ultimate decision. Since Oklahoma liquor laws are incorporated into the state constitution, it will take a vote of the people to amend them.
Mulready agrees with those who say people want to modernize state liquor laws, most residents don’t like the current system.