Cannabis Cocktails? Constellation Sees Opening as Pot Laws Ease ?

Cannabis Cocktails? Constellation Sees Opening as Pot Laws Ease ?   Source: Bloomberg by Jennifer Kaplan  November 10, 2016   Constellation Brands Inc., the alcohol giant that sells Corona beer and Svedka vodka, is considering a new approach to livening up its beverages: marijuana.   “We’re looking at it,” Constellation Chief Executive Officer Rob Sands […]

Ladies, put the glass down – a gender gap we don’t want closed   Source: The Hill By Karin Agness, contributor October 31st   Who is winning the battle between the s–es? It is a question that young women have been taught to ask. From their own experiences in school to the 2016 presidential race, […]

What a Trump presidency might mean for wine

What a Trump presidency might mean for wine   Source: Decanter November 9, 2016   Donald Trump has won a tumultuous US presidential election campaign battle against Hillary Clinton. What could that mean for wine collectors and producers?   First take: What president Trump might mean for wine.       Surprise win dubbed ‘America’s Brexit’ […]

Trump’s Presidency is Already Impacting Mexican Beer

Trump’s Presidency is Already Impacting Mexican Beer   Source: VinePair Nick Hines November 9, 2016   Mexico played a big role in Donald Trump’s bid for the Presidency of the United States. One of Trump’s earliest and most popular schemes involved building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico to curb illegal immigration, and he […]

A New Report out on the Dangers of Deregulation

A New Report out on the Dangers of Deregulation   Source: Public Action Management   By Pamela Erickson November 8, 2016   An update to the report “The Dangers of Alcohol Deregulation: The UK Experience” is now available.   The original report was written in 2009 following five decades of deregulation in the UK. Consumption […]

Live updates: Calif., Mass. voters approve recreational marijuana

Live updates: Calif., Mass. voters approve recreational marijuana   Source: CBS Nov 9, 2016   Legalization of recreational marijuana was on the ballot in five states this Election Day: California, Massachusetts, Maine, Arizona and Nevada.    California, Massachusetts and Nevada voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a huge boost to the campaign […]

Oklahoma: Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly approve measure to modernize liquor laws

Oklahoma: Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly approve measure to modernize liquor laws Source: KFOR November 8, 2016 It was a bill that supporters said would take a step to modernize Oklahoma’s liquor laws. State Question 792 would allow wine and full-strength beer to be sold in grocery stores and convenience stores. Opponents of the bill said liquor […]

New York: Once again, Cuomo vetoes out-of-state liquor bill

New York: Once again, Cuomo vetoes out-of-state liquor bill Source: Times Union By Rick Karlin November 4, 2016 In his latest batch of bill signings and vetoes, released early Friday evening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has for the second time vetoed a measure that would have prevented the state Liquor Authority from taking action against permit […]