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. […]
Brewery bosses invent an edible beer can holder
Brewery bosses invent an edible beer can holder which could save sea life from the scourge of deadly plastic six-packs which fish mistake for jellyfish Plastic ring binders for beer cans could be replaced with an edible alternative Discarded plastic has taken a significant toll on marine life Traditional plastic rings can appear to […]
Pennsylvania: Siren – Liquor in PA supermarkets might soon be a thing
Pennsylvania: Siren – Liquor in PA supermarkets might soon be a thing Harrisburg is looking to offer more convenience. Also we’re broke. Source: Billy Penn By Danya Henninger March 18, 2017 Over the course of the past year, buying booze in Pennsylvania has gotten exponentially easier. Amendments to the the Commonwealth’s labyrinthine […]
Canada: Case law allows for ‘duty of care’ from homeowners hosting bring your own booze party where ‘foreseeability of harm is present,’ lawyers warn
Canada: Case law allows for ‘duty of care’ from homeowners hosting bring your own booze party where ‘foreseeability of harm is present,’ lawyers warn Canadian Underwriter March 15, 2017 A recent court decision “highlights the amount of work required,” for a defendant being sued after hosting a party where people were consuming alcohol, to […]
Alcohol consumption impacts grades
Alcohol consumption impacts grades KIMT By Hannah Funk March 15, 2017 AUSTIN, Minn.- Between exams, studying and writing essays college students have a lot to tackle in order to get good grades. A new study suggests some activities taking place outside of the classroom could make it even more challenging to earn a good […]