Maryland: 2nd former Md. delegate charged in liquor board probe
Maryland: 2nd former Md. delegate charged in liquor board probe Source: WTOP By Amanda Iacone March 8, 2017 A former Maryland delegate from Prince George’s County has been indicted on federal bribery and wire fraud charges for accepting thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for supporting bills dealing with liquor laws and for stealing […]
WY: New Law Could Free Up Liquor Licenses in Wyoming
WY: New Law Could Free Up Liquor Licenses in Wyoming K2Radio By Associated Press March 8, 2017 CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A new state law seeks to end the practice by some people purchasing a liquor license and holding onto it while its value appreciates rather than using it to operate a bar, restaurant […]
AK: State senator puts out comprehensive plan to curb alcohol abuse in Alaska
AK: State senator puts out comprehensive plan to curb alcohol abuse in Alaska KTVA By Liz Raines March 9, 2017 JUNEAU – Alcohol is the deadliest substance in Alaska, according to the state department of health and social services, but state law regulating its consumption hasn’t changed much since 1980. A bill in the […]
Pot and booze tied to lower college grades
Pot and booze tied to lower college grades FOX News Health Reuters March 8, 2017 College students who are struggling to keep up in class may want to lay off the alcohol and marijuana. A new study links heavy use of both substances to lower grades. Substance abuse has long been tied to […]
We Must Raise Alcohol Taxes (Blog)
We Must Raise Alcohol Taxes (Blog) Making it more difficult to afford can reduce violence Scientific American By Kunmi Sobowale March 10, 2017 She disappeared from our group therapy sessions. Other group members told me she was severely beaten by her husband and needed to be hospitalized. Later I would learn that her husband […]
Iowa: Alcohol changes advance as wholesalers, distillers reach compromise
Iowa: Alcohol changes advance as wholesalers, distillers reach compromise Source: Des Moines Register Brianne Pfannenstiel March 9, 2017 Many of Iowa’s craft liquor distillers would be able to mix cocktails and pour drinks for their patrons under a bill advancing in the Iowa House of Representatives. Garrett Burchett, owner of Mississippi River […]
Trump Hotel’s Ties To White House ‘Unfair,’ DC Eatery Says
Trump Hotel’s Ties To White House ‘Unfair,’ DC Eatery Says Source: Law360 By Jimmy Hoover March 9, 2017 A D.C. restaurant and bar has sued President Donald Trump to force him to relinquish his stake in the Trump International Hotel, claiming that Trump’s association with the brand amounts to “unfair competition” and has […]
Utah: Utah lawmakers pass toughest DUI limit in U.S. at 0.05 percent
Utah: Utah lawmakers pass toughest DUI limit in U.S. at 0.05 percent Source: Chicago Tribune Michelle L. Price March 9th Utah could soon have the strictest DUI threshold in the nation after state lawmakers on Wednesday night voted to lower the limit for a driver’s blood-alcohol content to 0.05 percent, down from 0.08 […]
Arkansas: Arkansas Senate Backs Expanding Grocery Store Wine Sales
Arkansas: Arkansas Senate Backs Expanding Grocery Store Wine Sales A bill expanding the types of wine that Arkansas grocery stores can sell is on its way to the governor’s desk. Source: US News March 8, 2017 A bill expanding the types of wine that Arkansas grocery stores can sell is on its […]
New Report: Alcohol Industry Regulations Prevent Vertical Integration, Foster Competition and Protect Public Health
New Report: Alcohol Industry Regulations Prevent Vertical Integration, Foster Competition and Protect Public Health Source: Center for Alcohol Policy March 8, 2017 A new report released by the Center for Alcohol Policy examines the history and purpose of tied-house prohibitions found in federal and state alcohol laws and explains how these prohibitions are […]