Washington State Teens Are No Longer Partying With Booze And Marijuana: But Why?
Washington State Teens Are No Longer Partying With Booze And Marijuana: But Why? Study: “73 percent of 10th graders have not used any of those drugs in the last 30 days’ Source: Fresh Toast Al Olson Mar 21, 2017 Nearly three out of four Washington State 10th graders say they have not […]
Utah: Editorial – Governor should veto Utah’s experiment in DUI limits
Utah: Editorial – Governor should veto Utah’s experiment in DUI limits Source: Salt Lake Tribune Mar 21 2017 In passing a bill to make Utah’s driving under the influence standard the strictest in the nation, members of the Utah Legislature have overdriven their own headlights. Gov. Gary Herbert would do us all a […]
Utah: Pressure pours in on possible veto of drunken driving bill
Utah: Pressure pours in on possible veto of drunken driving bill Source: The Salt Lake Tribune By LEE DAVIDSON AND KATHY STEPHENSON Mar 21 2017 Gov. Gary Herbert is drinking in plenty of advice from all sides on whether to sign or veto a bill that would make Utah’s drunken driving laws the […]
Research shows opportunity for low/ no-alcohol
Research shows opportunity for low/ no-alcohol Offlicence News By Sonya Hook March 20, 2017 UNITED KINGDOM – One third of Britons have reduced their alcohol intake over the past year, according to the latest research from Mintel. The market analyst said the findings indicate a “significant opportunity” for low-alcohol and alcohol-free beers, ciders […]
Florida: Senate To Consider ‘Liquor Wall’ Appeal
Florida: Senate To Consider ‘Liquor Wall’ Appeal Source: WGCU By THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA MAR 20, 2017 A controversial measure that would allow liquor to be sold in grocery and retail stores is expected to go before the full Senate on Tuesday. The proposal (SB 106) would end a Depression-era law […]
Florida: Legislative battle brews over beer glasses
Florida: Legislative battle brews over beer glasses Source: Tallahassee Democrat The News Service of Florida March 21, 2017 A battle over beer glasses is under way in the Florida Legislature. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill (SB 1040), sponsored by Sen. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, that would allow […]
Massachusetts: Store sold alcohol to more than 100 minors over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, investigators allege
Massachusetts: Store sold alcohol to more than 100 minors over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, investigators allege Source: Mass Live Michelle Williams March 20, 2017 A Back Bay liquor store is at risk of losing its license after state officials found more than 100 minors in possession or attempting to purchase alcohol from the […]
Drinkers who have vodka Red Bulls at greater risk of injury than other drunk people since they have excess energy
Drinkers who have vodka Red Bulls at greater risk of injury than other drunk people since they have excess energy A review of 13 medical reports reveals high rate of injury in people who mix alcohol with highly-caffeinated drinks like vodka Red Bull The researchers put it down to an excess of energy, compared […]
Montana: Bid launched to raise taxes on beer, wine and spirits
Montana: Bid launched to raise taxes on beer, wine and spirits Source: Billings Gazette BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Mar 17, 2017 After failing to win support for an increased wine tax last month, the governor’s office returned to lawmakers on Friday to pitch a revenue-raising plan that would broaden the request to include beer […]
California: Marijuana Industry Presses Ahead in California’s Wine Country
California: Marijuana Industry Presses Ahead in California’s Wine Country Source: New York Times By THOMAS FULLER MARCH 18, 2017 In the heart of Northern California’s wine country, a civil engineer turned marijuana entrepreneur is adding a new dimension to the art of matching fine wines with gourmet food: cannabis and wine pairing dinners. […]