United Kingdom: Whitehall blocks minimum alcohol pricing plans
United Kingdom: Whitehall blocks minimum alcohol pricing plans LocalGov By James Evison September 16, 2016 The Welsh Assembly had wanted to introduce a minimum alcohol unit price of 50p but Westminster has boycotted the move, stating that alcohol law falls under policing and criminal justice powers, which are still controlled centrally. Local authorities […]
Canada: NB Liquor to offer online orders for pick-up, home delivery
Canada: NB Liquor to offer online orders for pick-up, home delivery ‘Click and Collect’ program to be offered in 2 phases, starting as soon as the end of this year CBC News September 15, 2016 NB Liquor will soon follow the lead of other jurisdictions and offer online ordering and home delivery, the corporation […]
Changes in college drug, alcohol use reflected in national survey
Changes in college drug, alcohol use reflected in national survey The Michigan Daily By Alexa St. John, Daily Staff Reporter September 15, 2016 The University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future survey announced —— that they found college-aged adults’ use of marijuana has continued to steadily increase since 1975, while the rate of “being drunk” […]
Center for Alcohol Policy Marks Constitution Day
Center for Alcohol Policy Marks Constitution Day Educational Resources Highlight 21st Amendment as Origin of America’s State-Based Regulatory System Center for Alcohol Policy September 15, 2016 ALEXANDRIA, VA – This Constitution Day, celebrated annually on September 17, the Center for Alcohol Policy is highlighting its educational resources that explain the 21st Amendment’s role in […]
Spending on alcohol continues to rise at almost $230 billion yearly
Spending on alcohol continues to rise at almost $230 billion yearly The Press Democrat By Bill Swindell September 14, 2016 Total U.S. alcohol spending for the past 12 months has increased 3.8 percent, according to a new report, as consumers continue to trade up for more expensive brands. That choice is benefiting North […]
Tennessee to Keep $60 million in Federal Funding after Changing the Alcohol Limit for Underage Drinkers / Drivers
Tennessee to Keep $60 million in Federal Funding after Changing the Alcohol Limit for Underage Drinkers / Drivers Source: WGNS September 14, 2016 It looks like Tennessee will not have a $60 million federal shortfall in highway department funding. Lawmakers met in Nashville this week and officially repealed a new law that […]
Under Age Sales introduces fingerprint technology for retailers
Under Age Sales introduces fingerprint technology for retailers Source: OLN By Sonya Hook 14 September, 2016 Under Age Sales, the Stockport-based social enterprise, has established a new partnership with Retail Guardian, a software system which aids retailers in the clampdown on sales of age restricted products. Retail Guardian, which launched in May, […]
PA: Pa’s new DUI law a good tool to make sure first-time offenders don’t become repeat drunk drivers: Frank C. Sluzis
PA: Pa’s new DUI law a good tool to make sure first-time offenders don’t become repeat drunk drivers: Frank C. Sluzis PennLive Op-Ed September 13, 2016 As Pennsylvania begins to modernize its Prohibition-era liquor laws, it is also serving up changes in the way it punishes some first-time DUI offenders. Under a bill […]
Australia: Review of lockout laws urges an easing of alcohol limits
Australia: Review of lockout laws urges an easing of alcohol limits The Australian September 14, 2016 A review of Sydney’s lockout laws has paved the way for a relaxation of restrictions on the sale of takeaway alcohol and may allow later drinks services in clubs. Former High Court judge Ian Callinan QC has […]
Lyft, Budweiser Announce New Program To Give Drinkers Free, Safe Rides Home
Lyft, Budweiser Announce New Program To Give Drinkers Free, Safe Rides Home Don’t drive drunk. Huffington Post September 14, 2016 If you lift too many beers to your mouth, Lyft and a beer company might soon pay for you to get home safely. Beginning Friday, the ride-hailing service in partnership with Budweiser […]