AR: Public intoxication’s a good thing?
AR: Public intoxication’s a good thing? ONE News Now By Chris Woodward March 29, 2019 A bill in Arkansas that would allow cities and towns where alcohol is sold to establish a so-called entertainment district is making its way through the approval process. But critics warn this could affect the state’s downtown areas in an […]
FL: Florida’s craft distillers could get big boost if lawmakers ease restrictions on liquor sales
FL: Florida’s craft distillers could get big boost if lawmakers ease restrictions on liquor sales Senate Bill 220 proposes several changes to the way makers of craft vodka and other spirits can sell and ship their products. Tampa Bay Times By Graham Brink March 29, 2019 Craft distilleries have popped up all over the state in […]
United Kingdom: When it comes to cancer, how does alcohol compare to smoking?
United Kingdom: When it comes to cancer, how does alcohol compare to smoking? New research into the link between alcohol consumption and cancer tries out a new way of getting the message to hit home. The Institute of Cancer Research by Dr Claire Hastings March 28, 2019 People have been smoking tobacco recreationally for thousands […]
Asia: Premier approves death penalty for drunk driving
Asia: Premier approves death penalty for drunk driving Taipei Times By Sean Lin / Staff reporter March 29, 2019 TAIPEI – Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) yesterday approved draft amendments to the Criminal Code that could see drunk drivers deemed to have caused fatalities with murderous intent sentenced to death. During the weekly Cabinet meeting, Su […]