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A group called Oklahomans for Modern Laws wants to make strong beer and wine available in the state's grocery and convenience stores. Members are gathering signatures to place a state question on November's ballot. If voters approve, the change would be a boon to the Sooner economy, the group says. A trade association for independent beer wholesalers hasn't formally backed the proposal but supports the expanded sale of strong beer; the state's retail liquor association, however, says the measure would hurt package stores. In the Legislature, a group...