‘Alco-pop' issue hits Capitol Hill

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Team Coverage The debate over "alco-pops"--flavored malt beverages sold in grocery stores--begins today on Capitol Hill.

Legislators are considering a bill that would prohibit the sale of the drinks anywhere but in state liquor stores. The concern is that right now the drinks can be easily bought by teens who favor them because of their fruity taste.

High school students from across the state also showed up to support the bill.

"They are directed towards youth, and we're trying to help the youth to stop buying and drinking them," explained Hunter Erickson, student at North Sanpete High School.

Rebecca Lee, another student, said, "A lot of my friends, in particular, have actually had Rockstar 21 and alco-pops like that, and they don't even know they're drinking alcohol."

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Attorney General Mark Shurtleff have both said they would support the plan.