Control States News

HELENA - When you get behind the wheel this holiday season, officials say the choices you make matter more than ever.

Impaired driving prevention month highlights the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or certain medications, risks that increase with holiday celebrations.

SHERIDAN - Alcohol and tobacco compliance checks across Wyoming have decreased in recent years. Short-staffed law enforcement departments could be the reason, officials say.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has recalled a brand of hemp flower pre-rolls that may have higher THC levels than intended.

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Beer fans in Iowa can finally raise a glass of Yuengling. America's oldest brewery announced it will expand distribution to Iowa and Wisconsin in early 2026, marking another milestone in its nearly 200-year history.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - You can buy wine alongside your groceries in 40 states. In Mississippi, you can only buy light wine with a low alcohol content at those stores.

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The Iowa Department of Revenue is launching a new alcohol licensing and reporting system called GovConnectIowa, starting November 3, 2025. 

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Control States spirits sales returned to growth in September, with 9L volume up +0.7% versus last year. However, $Vol declined -0.9%, resulting in a -1.6% negative price mix.

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Ohio House lawmakers on Tuesday approved an amended Senate-passed bill that would make significant changes to the state's voter-approved marijuana legalization law while incorporating a series of regulations for hemp that are meant to align the two sectors of the cannabis industry.

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation to overhaul the way that prosecutors must prove whether a person was driving under the influence of marijuana.

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The state House passed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, that would change state liquor laws by allowing businesses with liquor licenses to have premixed cocktails on tap, just like beer.