Vermont: Gov. Scott wants new oversight of liquor, lottery, labor

Vermont: Gov. Scott wants new oversight of liquor, lottery, labor Source: Burlington Free Press April McCullum Jan. 17, 2017 Gov. Phil Scott wants to reshuffle the structure of state government by combining labor and economic development issues under one roof, merging the state liquor and lottery offices, and creating a new more powerful agency for […]

New York: NY governor proposes allowing beer, wine in movie theaters

New York: NY governor proposes allowing beer, wine in movie theaters Source: WHAM January 18th 2017 A new proposal in the 2018 New York state budget would allow movie theaters to serve wine and beer. It would establish a Motion Picture Theater Alcohol permit and would include some restrictions. Governor Cuomo released the plan Wednesday […]

Minnesota: House panel takes first step to end Sunday liquor sales ban

Minnesota: House panel takes first step to end Sunday liquor sales ban Source: RiverTowns By Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Jan 18, 2017 The long-running debate over Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota is back with renewed strength to strike down the century-old ban. “We are going to pass Sunday liquor sales out of the House this year,” […]