Update: TIME Magazine writes about renewing Sunday alcohol sales in states besides Georgia.

A handful of state legislatures have declared it’s closing time for Sunday alcohol sales restrictions, saying an extra day of sales could give their foundering budgets a much-needed shot of revenue. Those states — Georgia, Connecticut, Texas, Alabama and Minnesota — enjoy overwhelming voter support for an extra day of sales, but face opposition from members of the Christian right, who say that sellng on Sunday  undermines safety and tears apart families.

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They may not have been unified over economic stimulus in the Nation’s Capitol, but in the State of Georgia, there was a rare display of bipartisanship Tuesday, as Young Republicans and Democrats found common ground on one commercial issue.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Young Republicans and Democrats joined forces at the State Capitol Tuesday supporting legislation that would allow local communities to approve Sunday alcohol sales at stores.

That’s something we can all come together on - making sure we’re well lubricated seven days a week.

“Georgia is one of only three states in the country with a total ban on Sunday sales,” said Allan Williamson, finance director for the Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs. “It is time for us to move past any perceived partisan divide and change that.”

Zak Koffler, finance secretary for the Young Democrats of Georgia, told reporters, “Young Democrats and Young Republican agree that the current total ban on Sunday sales does not align with core beliefs of either party.

“Whether they are championing individual liberty, economic freedom or local control, our elected officials should let voters decide this issue for themselves.”

The bill would let local authorities vote to decide if grocery, convenience and liquor stores could sell beer, wine and liquor on Sundays. Currently, Georgia allows alcohol sales at restaurants and bars on Sundays in many communities.

Another form of economic stimulus?