Nebraska: Liquor regulators say restricting certain alcohol sales would help more than Whiteclay
Nebraska: Liquor regulators say restricting certain alcohol sales would help more than Whiteclay Source: Journal Star By Riley Johnson October 21st Giving the state the power to restrict alcohol sales in certain areas could help solve problems in more than just Whiteclay, Nebraska Liquor Commission officials said Wednesday. Commissioners recommended the Legislature […]
Muslim Workers Win $240K For Refusing To Transport Beer
Muslim Workers Win $240K For Refusing To Transport Beer Source: Law360 By Kelly Knaub October 21, 2015 An Illinois federal jury Tuesday awarded $240,000 to two Muslim men fired from Star Transport Inc. for refusing to transport beer because of their beliefs, in a case brought against the company by the U.S. Equal […]
MUP debate ‘driven wedge’ between groups
MUP debate ‘driven wedge’ between groups Source: The Spirits Business by Amy Hopkins 21st October, 2015 The debate around minimum pricing on alcohol has had the “regrettable” effect of “driving a wedge” between drinks groups, lawmakers and health lobbyists, according to the head of Spirits Europe. Speaking to The Spirits Business, Paul […]
Marijuana Use in U.S. Doubled Over Recent 10-Year Period
Marijuana Use in U.S. Doubled Over Recent 10-Year Period About 3 in 10 users are abusing or dependent on the drug, according to a new study Source: WSJ By Shirley S. Wang Oct. 21, 2015 The use of marijuana in the U.S. doubled over a recent 10-year period, and about 3 in […]
Ben & Jerry’s is making craft beer ice cream
Ben & Jerry’s is making craft beer ice cream Source: Fortune by Chris Morris October 21, 2015 Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing and Vermont ice cream baron Ben & Jerry’s are making their recently announced partnership a double dip. The companies on Wednesday announced plans to introduce Salted Caramel Brown-ie Ale – a […]