We're not out to punish the alcohol industry. We're looking at finding a source of predictable funds from a source that makes sense.

North Dakota spends zero dollars on alcohol prevention. The money comes from the federal government and is funneled through various state agencies. Those federal dollars are increasingly in short supply.

Our study also suggests that use of alcohol-based hand gels may play an important role in decreasing respiratory illness transmission in the home.

We lead the nation in all those categories. We need to do something.

It amounts to about a penny a beer.

There were some signs that alcohol was involved. No one was wearing a seat belt.