Beer Institute, Brewers, Beer Importers Recognize Alcohol Awareness Month

Beer Institute, Brewers, Beer Importers Recognize Alcohol Awareness Month   Industry marks significant progress in reducing underage drinking   Beer Institute PRNewswire April 7, 2016 WASHINGTON – During the month of April, the Beer Institute along with brewers and beer importers will recognize Alcohol Awareness Month and mark the significant progress being made in reducing […]

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 […]