Excessive drinking cost North Carolinians $9.73 billion -- or $2.09 per drink -- in 2017, according to research from Carolina. This is a 38% increase over excessive drinking costs in 2010.
In House Bill 768, bars in Charlotte making less than 30% of their revenue off non-alcohol sales would no longer need to have patrons purchase an annual membership or be a guest of a member to visit their business.
A compromise on out-of-state contract brewing looks to settle an issue between Pennsylvania brewers and wholesalers.
RICHMOND - Starting Friday, July 1, five laws impacting the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), its licensees and applicants for ABC licenses will take effect.
Another attempt has resurfaced in the state legislature that would clarify how cities and counties can designate social districts with a focus on downtowns and alcohol consumption.
Bar and restaurant owners say supply chain issues and driver shortages mean delivery schedules have been cut back, which makes it harder for them to keep customer favorites on tap.
RICHMOND - A new license designed to ensure a safe and secure way for licensed businesses to deliver alcoholic beverages will take effect on July 1.
SALT LAKE CITY -- The House Republican majority on Utah's Capitol Hill has tapped a new lawmaker to handle the often thorny issue of liquor legislation.
What's in a name? A lot when it comes to defining our evolving mission. You may have noted that the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control just changed its name to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, striking the word "control" and replacing it with "services."
Last week, legislators filed two bills in the N.C. General Assembly's short session to loosen restrictions when it comes to purchasing liquor and patronizing bars and restaurants across the state. If passed it would dictate changes to how the ABC Commission operates in the state.