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,” […]
The Problem of Binge Drinking
Key Points for Alcohol Policy from Surgeon General’s Report: The Problem of Binge Drinking By Pamela Erickson In November 2016, the Surgeon General released a major report entitled, “Facing Addiction in America, the Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health.” It is a major work on the issue of substance misuse that […]
Mississippi: Bill: Wine delivered straight to your front door
Mississippi: Bill: Wine delivered straight to your front door Source: The Clarion-Ledger Jan. 18, 2017 Mississippi residents could be able to stay in their home and get their favorite wine shipped directly to them if legislation passes. House Bill 545, filed by Rep. Charles Busby, R-Pascagoula, would allow wine to be sold and shipped directly […]
Massachusetts: Massachusetts Treasurer sets sights on alcohol reforms
Massachusetts: Massachusetts Treasurer sets sights on alcohol reforms Source: 22 WWLP Andy Metzger January 19, 2017 Charged under a new ballot law with assembling a marijuana regulatory body, the state’s treasurer has also turned her attention to a more established intoxicant, forming a task force to review the state’s liquor rules. Treasurer Deb Goldberg on […]
DRINKING IN ADOLESCENCE ‘ALTERS BRAIN ACTIVITY’
DRINKING IN ADOLESCENCE ‘ALTERS BRAIN ACTIVITY’ Source: The Spirits Business by Kristiane Sherry 19th January, 2017 Long-term heavy drinking during adolescence alters electrical brain activity, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland and the Kuopio University Hospital. The study, which has been published in journal Addiction Biology, followed 27 […]
Missouri: U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Suit Over Missouri Alcohol Ads
Missouri: U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Suit Over Missouri Alcohol Ads Source: CBS Associated Press January 19, 2017 A federal appeals court on Thursday revived a lawsuit challenging Missouri regulations that broadcasters and others say illegally limit how they can market alcohol. In reinstating the case, which was tossed out last year by […]
Florida: Florida Senate bill that would eliminate liquor sales restrictions opposed by Broudy’s owner, others
Florida: Florida Senate bill that would eliminate liquor sales restrictions opposed by Broudy’s owner, others Source: St. Augustine.com January 20, 2017 Opponents of a new Florida Senate bill that would eliminate the requirement that liquor sales take place in a separate store is passed say the safety of minors and the profitability of […]
Baby Boomers more likely to buy wine online than Millennials – research (Excerpt)
Baby Boomers more likely to buy wine online than Millennials – research (Excerpt) Source: Just-Drinks By Lucy Britner 18 January 2017 Consumers born between 1946 and 1965 are more inclined to buy wine online than their younger peers, according to new research. KPMG’s 2017 Global Online Consumer Report analysed shopping preferences and […]