MSU brew’ allowed with limits, DUI activist critical

‘MSU brew’ allowed with limits, DUI activist critical   Bozeman Daily Chronicle By Gail Schontzler, Chronicle Staff Writer May 3, 2017 Montana State University will allow its trademark to be used to promote beer and alcoholic beverages in a limited way, to honor “a significant university anniversary,” but at least one student feels the university […]

Warren Buffett Takes On Texas’ Three-Tier Drinks System

Warren Buffett Takes On Texas’ Three-Tier Drinks System   Source: American Spectator JOSIAH NEELEY May 3, 2017   In Texas, as in much of the nation, alcohol is regulated under the so-called “three-tier system,” which requires alcohol manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to be separate and independent from each other.   Texas, however, takes this requirement […]

Rise of teetotalism: almost half of Brits shun regular drinking

Rise of teetotalism: almost half of Brits shun regular drinking   Source: The Telegraph Laura Donnelly, health editor 3 MAY 2017   Official figures signal the rise of the teetotaller in Britain – with almost half the population now shunning a regular drink.   The data from the Office for National Statistics shows the proportion […]

Colorado: Tempers flare over latest effort to expand liquor sales in Colorado

Colorado: Tempers flare over latest effort to expand liquor sales in Colorado   The move would allow liquor sales at Walmart, which was accidentally left out of last year’s overhaul.   Source: Denver Post By BRIAN EASON May 3, 2017   Colorado lawmakers are mounting a last-ditch effort to loosen the state’s restrictions on alcohol […]

California: SENATE BILL 378-THE PROPOSED DEMISE OF DUE PROCESS FOR ALCOHOL LICENSEES

California: SENATE BILL 378-THE PROPOSED DEMISE OF DUE PROCESS FOR ALCOHOL LICENSEES   Source: Hinman & Carmichale By: John Edwards & John Hinman May 1, 2017   This blog post concerns a very significant piece of legislation (Senate Bill 378) currently being considered by the California Legislature.  For over 60 years, licensees have had the […]

Study on drug-impaired driving gets pushback – from other safety advocates

Study on drug-impaired driving gets pushback – from other safety advocates   Source: Washington Post By Fredrick Kunkle May 1   A report suggesting that drivers killed in crashes are more likely to be on drugs than drunk is getting pushback from a surprising direction – other traffic-safety advocates.   A week after a report […]

WVA: Study: Alcohol-related walker, bike deaths slow to drop

WVA: Study: Alcohol-related walker, bike deaths slow to drop   The Register-Herald By Sarah Plummer, Register-Herald Reporter April 18, 2017 National campaigns remain focused on reducing drunken driving, leaving the number of pedestrians and bicyclists killed when alcohol is involved to decline at much slower rates, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.   […]

OK: Oklahoma Lawmakers Push To Extend Hours For Alcohol Sales

OK: Oklahoma Lawmakers Push To Extend Hours For Alcohol Sales   News 9 By Aaron Brilbeck, News 9 April 17, 2017 OKLAHOMA CITY – The State House of Representatives Monday passed two bills that would allow Oklahomans to buy liquor two hours earlier six days a week, and to be able to buy it Sundays. […]

Maryland: Montgomery County to Seek ID for Anyone Making Alcohol Purchase

Maryland: Montgomery County to Seek ID for Anyone Making Alcohol Purchase   Source: NBC 4 May 1st   No matter how old customers are, they will be carded every time they try to buy alcohol in Montgomery County. News4’s Shomari Stone explains when and where this new policy will take effect.   Anyone who wants […]