The novel coronavirus crisis could be putting a financial and social strain on families and people who live alone.
As people get used to telecommuting, home schooling and social distancing during the novel coronavirus pandemic, experts say they fear that substance abuse and child welfare problems could escalate.
In a series of executive orders, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has increasingly forced businesses to close their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19.
But there are three notable exceptions: Liquor, cannabis and lottery tickets. Why are our vices exempt?DILLON — Some restaurants that originally stayed open for takeout amid the countywide shutdown are now closing their doors completely while they weather the storm. Summit County ordered all businesses to close indefinitely on Monday, March 16. The order allowed banks, grocery stores, liquor stores, marijuana dispensaries, pharmacies and gas stations to remain open and allowed dining establishments to continue offering takeout options.
Austin, Texas — March 19, 2020 — A service that provides state-approved TABC alcohol server/seller certification and server permits is responding to the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on restaurants and bars nationwide by offering a deep discount on training toward certification.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 20) — Authorities arrested three people for hoarding and selling overpriced alcohol amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced Wednesday the exercise of its authority, with authorization from Gov. Tom Wolf, to mandate that all retail licensees, clubs, permittees, and producers must cease the sale of food and alcohol for on-premises consumption, effective at 8 p.m. Wednesday and until further notice.
Without on-premise dining, the restaurant industry has no on-premise alcohol sales to generate much-needed income, says a news release on change.org
With support from Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS), the Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners has passed a resolution to allow all restaurants with a current on-premise Montgomery County alcohol license to sell sealed containers of beer and wine for off-premise consumption along with a takeout or delivered meal.
Milwaukee may be known for its beer, both brewed and consumed, but few people really understand the inner workings of the local industry.
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