Iowa: It’s time to update Iowa’s alcohol laws
Iowa: It’s time to update Iowa’s alcohol laws Source: Iowa ABD Stephen Larson and Debi Durham, Iowa View contributors April 2, 2017 For many years, Iowa’s alcohol laws have, essentially, been static. The few revisions that have occurred have been to accommodate changes in the industry such as native wineries and breweries. As the pace […]
Oregon: Bill would ban alcohol on Oregon beaches
Oregon: Bill would ban alcohol on Oregon beaches Source: KGW April 05, 2017 A bill introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives would ban the use of alcohol on the state’s public beaches. House Bill 3441 would make it a crime to possess or consume alcohol, or to possess or discard “an […]
Penn State cracks down on frats after drunk pledge was left to die in stairwell
Penn State cracks down on frats after drunk pledge was left to die in stairwell Pennsylvania Penn State University on Thursday announced a series of steps to curb underage drinking in the aftermath of a frat pledge’s death last month, including permanently banning the school’s Beta Theta Pi chapter, prohibiting kegs at parties and postponing Greek […]
Liquor Authority increasing sweeps at bars in New York State
Liquor Authority increasing sweeps at bars in New York State New York 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. The New York State Liquor Authority began these increased sweeps at the beginning of March and plans to continue through […]
MADD, Nationwide & NABCA release 5 new topical guides during prom season and alcohol awareness month
MADD, Nationwide & NABCA release 5 new topical guides during prom season and alcohol awareness month National In advance of PowerTalk 21 Day on April 21st and during Alcohol Awareness Month this April, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor Nationwide are equipping parents with Power of Parents resources needed to have conversations […]
Pennsylvania: New Bill Would Allow Grocery & Convenience Stores To Sell Hard Liquor
Pennsylvania: New Bill Would Allow Grocery & Convenience Stores To Sell Hard Liquor Source: CBS By Jon Delano April 3, 2017 Instead of just wine for sale at your local grocery store, convenience store, or restaurant bar, how about a fifth of vodka, gin, or bourbon? “This simply provides more choice for […]
Florida: Senators Hoist Bills On Beer Glasses, Distilleries
Florida: Senators Hoist Bills On Beer Glasses, Distilleries Source: CBS Local April 3, 2017 Legislation that would allow distributors to give away free branded beer glasses and a measure that would lift a bottle limit on gin, vodka and other distilled liquors sold at Florida craft distilleries cleared a Senate committee on Monday. […]
South Carolina: High court ruling South Carolina liquor license laws as unconstitutional shakes local liquor sellers (Additional Coverage)
South Carolina: High court ruling South Carolina liquor license laws as unconstitutional shakes local liquor sellers (Additional Coverage) Source: Post & Courier By John McDermott Apr 2, 2017 The S.C. Supreme Court popped the cap on a vintage piece of liquor legislation last week. It was anything but a celebratory occasion for […]
Indiana: Gov. Eric Holcomb: State followed law on cold beer
Indiana: Gov. Eric Holcomb: State followed law on cold beer Source: IndyStar Tony Cook and Kaitlin L Lange March 31, 2017 Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday defended his administration’s decision to allow cold beer sales at two Ricker’s convenience stores. “The state of Indiana has followed the law,” he said during a […]
MARIJUANA COULD SOON BE REGULATED LIKE ALCOHOL IN ALL 50 STATES
MARIJUANA COULD SOON BE REGULATED LIKE ALCOHOL IN ALL 50 STATES Source: Newsweek BY JANICE WILLIAMS 3/31/17 In eight states and Washington D.C., adults can legally consume marijuana-and that could soon change to adults in all 50 states. Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) recently introduced a bill that would make marijuana federally legal and […]