Louisiana: Louisiana House rejects alcohol tax sought by Gov. John Bel Edwards
Louisiana: Louisiana House rejects alcohol tax sought by Gov. John Bel Edwards Source: NOLA.com March 04, 2016 The Louisiana House rejected an alcohol tax increase Friday (March 4) that Gov. John Bel Edwards had pushed for weeks as part of a package to fill a $900 million budget hole. The House voted […]
Washington: Study: Wash. has highest liquor sales tax in country
Washington: Study: Wash. has highest liquor sales tax in country Source: KREM 2 Kaitlin Loukides March 02, 2016 Washington state is set to have another year where the state has the highest liquor sales taxes in the entire country, according to a study from the Washington Policy Center. To put this into […]
Why You Might Want To Stop Following The “Liquor Before Beer” Rule
Why You Might Want To Stop Following The “Liquor Before Beer” Rule Source: Refinery 29 Sara Coughlin March 4th From cures to sneaky prevention techniques, knowing what to believe about hangovers can be pretty confusing. Luckily, the latest video from Brit Lab cuts through the muck to bring us some hard facts about […]
TX: Arlington council to tighten regulations on liquor stores
TX: Arlington council to tighten regulations on liquor stores Star-Telegram By Robert Cadwallader March 2, 2016 ARLINGTON – The City Council said Tuesday night that the city needs to put a halt to new liquor stores while officials patch a weakness in the current zoning. The council’s concern stems from the recent opening […]
Canada: Vancouver lawyer Mark Hicken says court case may ferment changes to liquor laws in Canada
Canada: Vancouver lawyer Mark Hicken says court case may ferment changes to liquor laws in Canada The Georgia Straight By Carlito Pablo March 2, 2016 The B.C. wine industry has a great interest in a New Brunswick court case that may be decided in the spring. Its outcome and possible subsequent rulings from […]
Moderate drinking raises heart attack, stroke risk, but not for long
Moderate drinking raises heart attack, stroke risk, but not for long Medical News Today Written by Honor Whiteman March 3, 2016 It will come as no surprise that heavy drinking is bad for health. But how about moderate drinking? Some studies say it offers health benefits, while others have found the opposite. Now, new […]
This beer has as much protein as steak
This beer has as much protein as steak FOX News March 2, 2016 Looking to keep those rock hard abs and party on? A U.K.-based online supplement shop has a beer that contains as much protein as a cut of sirloin steak, according to the Daily Star. The shop, MuscleFood.com, spent three […]
NC: NC’s Top Researchers Present Report on Alcohol and the Adolescent Brain
NC: NC’s Top Researchers Present Report on Alcohol and the Adolescent Brain Talk It Out March 4, 2016 To help parents further understand the health dangers of underage drinking, Governor Pat McCrory called on the state’s top researchers to present a report on alcohol’s impact on the adolescent brain. The report, “Alcohol & The Adolescent […]
MI: Mich. Senate Approves Bill Reducing Penalty for Underage Drinkers
MI: Mich. Senate Approves Bill Reducing Penalty for Underage Drinkers WDIO March 3, 2016 LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Minors caught drinking alcohol for the first time in Michigan might soon have a lighter penalty after the state Senate passed a bill making it a civil infraction instead of a misdemeanor. Legislation approved Thursday would make […]
NM: New Mexico Bill Reducing Workers’ Comp Benefits for Intoxicated Workers Signed into Law
NM: New Mexico Bill Reducing Workers’ Comp Benefits for Intoxicated Workers Signed into Law Claims Journal March 4, 2016 New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation that reduces workers’ compensation benefits for employees who injure themselves on the job while drunk or high. “If an employee is drunk or high on the job, […]