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Council looks to modernize blue laws

NORMAN — The Oklahoma Grape Industry Council gave a new meaning to discussing business over a glass of wine.

Before Oklahoma blue laws saw major changes during the November 2016 election, the council was fighting for wineries to legally sell a full glass of wine on site, instead of just smaller tastings.

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Boxed: Costco for millennials adds booze to its bulk delivery options in California

Boxed, a grocery delivery website that bills itself as “Costco for millennials,” is now bringing the liquor store to your doorstep.

The New York-based e-commerce company delivers bulk nonperishable grocery items such as laundry detergent, pet supplies and paper goods for free on orders totaling $49 or more.

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Controversial beer bill pits Florida theme parks against brewers and distributors

A controversial bill allowing beer ads in Florida theme parks passed its first Senate committee Wednesday despite pushback from some in the beer industry.

The Senate narrowly rejected a similar measure last year after weeks of back and forth negotiations between the players, but it is back on the table this year.

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Could A City-Run Liquor Store Be In Bethel’s Future? City Council Considers Ballot Proposition

At Tuesday's meeting, Bethel City Council will consider putting two alcohol propositions on the ballot for October’s municipal election. One would ask voters whether Bethel should revisit its earlier decision under the local option alcohol law and prohibit all alcohol sales, except from a city-run liquor store.