Florida: Could liquor soon be purchased in gas stations in Florida?
Florida: Could liquor soon be purchased in gas stations in Florida? Source: Palm Beach Post Jim Turner March 30, 2017 Should Florida allow Wawa, 7-Eleven or the neighborhood Joe’s Garage, where customers can now buy a six-pack and fill up the car, to also stock fifths of vodka, tequila and rum? The […]
New York: Liquor Authority increasing sweeps at bars in New York State
New York: Liquor Authority increasing sweeps at bars in New York State Source: The Ithacan By Erin Conway, Sophie Johnson March 29, 2017 The New York State Liquor Authority is conducting inspections at over 500 locations that hold New York State liquor licenses in order to monitor underage drinking. Starting at the […]
Hospitality Industry Responds to New DUI Limit Law in Utah (Link)
Hospitality Industry Responds to New DUI Limit Law in Utah (Link) Source: KPCW By RENAI BODLEY MAR 28, 2017 Immediately after Governor Herbert signed into law the nation’s strictest DUI limit, the news started to spread around the world. The head of a national hospitality group is criticizing the move, while a long-time […]
Indiana: Committee advances bill to close cold beer sales loophole
Indiana: Committee advances bill to close cold beer sales loophole Source: The Republic By BRIAN SLODYSKO 3/29/17 A legal loophole used by an Indiana convenience store chain to sell cold beer would be snapped shut under a proposal that was advanced Wednesday by an Indiana Senate committee. The measure was passed on […]
The Death of Three-Tier: Update 2?
The Death of Three-Tier: Update 2? Source: Beer Business Daily March 29, 2017 In our ongoing series on how the lines are increasingly blurring between the formerly state-mandated three tiers in the bev-alc industry in the U.S. — and not due to Granholm or direct shipping wineries as we once thought — we now […]
More Elderly Women Expected To Drink And Abuse Alcohol; What This Means For Their Health
More Elderly Women Expected To Drink And Abuse Alcohol; What This Means For Their Health Medical Daily By Dana Dovey March 27, 2017 According to a new study, current trends suggest that the number of women aged 60 and older who drink and/or abuse alcohol is set to increase. While alcohol is dangerous for […]
Chicago Suburb OKs Alcohol Sales 84 Years After Prohibition
Chicago Suburb OKs Alcohol Sales 84 Years After Prohibition The Chicago suburb of Kenilworth is allowing liquor sales after more than eight decades. U.S. News March 28, 2017 KENILWORTH, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago suburb of Kenilworth is allowing liquor sales after more than eight decades. The Chicago Tribune reports (http://trib.in/2naZ38x) trustees in […]
Iowa: Guest view: Consumers lose if Iowa alcohol laws are gutted
Iowa: Guest view: Consumers lose if Iowa alcohol laws are gutted Source: Quad City Times Nathan Cooper Mar 28, 2017 Next time you’re at the grocery store, take a minute to study the options. How many brands of soup? Of cereal? Of soda pop? Then, walk down the alcohol aisles. Beer, wine […]
Is alcohol really good for your heart?
Is alcohol really good for your heart? Atlanta News In partnership with SparkPeople.com March 26, 2017 The idea that alcohol may be good for your heart has been around for a while. While moderate drinking may offer health benefits, drinking more can cause a host of health problems. So should you turn to alcohol […]
Researchers find lower academic performance among children prenatally exposed to alcohol
Researchers find lower academic performance among children prenatally exposed to alcohol News Medical | Life Sciences March 25, 2017 Download PDF Copy Despite greater awareness of the dangers of prenatal exposure to alcohol, the rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders remain alarmingly high. This study evaluated academic achievement among children known to be […]