Iowa: Governor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Iowa: Governor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month   Source: Iowa ABD April 7th   Governor Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation establishing April as Alcohol Awareness Month in Iowa.   “In order for Iowa to continue leading the nation in supporting healthy lifestyles, we must keep educating our young people on the potential perils […]

Report: German teens turning away from drugs, alcohol (Excerpt)

Report: German teens turning away from drugs, alcohol (Excerpt)   Source: DW April 6th   A comprehensive health study in Germany has found that drug and alcohol abuse by young people is at an all-time low. Officials warn, however, that binge drinking remains a rampant problem.   A new report released on Wednesday offered some […]

NCSLA 2016 Annual Conference presents – “A Blueprint To The Future”

NCSLA 2016 Annual Conference presents  – “A Blueprint To The Future”   Source: NCSLA April 5, 2016   The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators, Incorporated (NCSLA) will assemble June 26-29th at The Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois for its 2016 annual meeting and conference.  Serving as conference host is the Illinois Liquor Control Commission […]

U.S. troops in Japan face tough new alcohol limits

U.S. troops in Japan face tough new alcohol limits   Source: Marine Corp Times Jeff Schogol April 5, 2016   New rules on military bases in Japan make it more likely that U.S. troops will be arrested if they drink and drive.   On Monday, the military lowered the allowable blood alcohol content level to […]

India: Indian state, wanting ‘social change’, abruptly bans all alcohol sales

India: Indian state, wanting ‘social change’, abruptly bans all alcohol sales   Source: Fox News April 05, 2016   The Indian state of Bihar completely banned the sale of alcohol in a surprise move Tuesday, including liquor at bars and hotels.   The state government had announced an end to sales of locally brewed liquor […]

Oklahoma: Time running out for wine and beer sales in grocery stores

Oklahoma: Time running out for wine and beer sales in grocery stores   Source: KFOR April 4, 2016   The clock is ticking for legislation seeking a statewide vote on full-strength beer and wine in grocery and convenience stores.   Senate Joint Resolution 68 must make it out of a House of Representatives committee this […]

Jack Astor’s introduces coin-operated beer taps

Jack Astor’s introduces coin-operated beer taps   Source: DBR 04 April 2016   Jack Astor’s launches coin-operated tabletop beer taps in restaurants across the country.   This first-of-its-kind innovation is designed to make beer more accessible to guests and meet rising consumer demand for immediacy and unique experiences.   According to informal research conducted by […]

Minors could face jail time in UAE for illegal alcohol consumption

Minors could face jail time in UAE for illegal alcohol consumption   Source: The National Jennifer Bell April 2, 2016   ABU DHABI – Punishments for illegal alcohol consumption can be as strict as a six-month jail term and Dh5,000 fine – regardless of whether the offender is a minor, a lawyer warns.   Hassan […]