One of the last remaining vestiges of America’s failed experiment with the prohibition of alcohol of the 1930s is Alabama state government’s 170 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) stores, ALABAMA - which the state uses to compete with the private sector in the retail sale of liquor.
OREGON - A new wine organization has begun in Oregon. The Oregon Wine Council has formed with a board of directors and members representing the wine industry statewide.
ARGYLE, NY -- One of the last completely ‘dry’ towns in New York state has a chance to get wet this fall. Voters in the town of Argyle in Washington County, north of Albany, will vote Nov. 5 on whether to overturn any or all of its prohibitions against the sale of alcohol.
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) — Nelson County is getting a new place for people to enjoy an adult beverage. Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday, October 28, that Virginia Sparkling Company will invest almost $600,000 and create six new jobs to start a new sparkling wine production facility on Route 151.
GREENVILLE, Pitt County — Over the weekend, ALE special agents arrested more than 200 people for alcohol, drug and firearm charges during a state-wide crackdown.
LANSING, Michigan -- As the state begins accepting applications for recreational marijuana business licenses Friday, local police departments already are tackling issues ranging from complaints about marijuana's pungent aroma to preparing for an expected increase in high driving.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Mary Carpenter has lived in Utah 74 years and didn't think she'd ever see the day. "No, no, no," she said. "I lived in California at one time and you could go to the grocery store and get beer and wine."
It’s deja vu for the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The liquor agency is running out — once again — of bar licenses for potential business owners.
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — State senators are again tackling the issue of if and how to expand liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – The holidays are a popular time for young people to participate in underage drinking and Halloween is no exception.