Costco has made its largest contribution yet to its liquor privatization initiative. Last week's $1.7 million donation brings the total raised by the Yes on 1183 campaign to nearly $8.2 million.
The alcohol distributors who oppose Initiative 1183 have been raising their own vast sums. The National Beer Wholesalers Association and the Washington Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association kicked in another $1 million combined last week, bringing the total raised in opposition to $7.4 million.
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