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Michigan State Football: 3 pros and cons to alcohol sales at athletic events

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill that would allow alcohol sales at college sporting events in Michigan, granting the wishes of thousands of Michigan State football, basketball, and hockey fans.

Depending on how the season is going, there will be a lot of cheers-ing, or there could be a lot of drowned sorrows.

Either way, Spartan fans will be spending their hard-earned money on libations inside Spartan Stadium, the Bres, and Munn Arena.

Let’s look at the pros and cons of alcohol sales.

Pro: Stimulating the local economy

This is a two-fold benefit.