We’re headed for the fourth consecutive annual decline in beer sales at liquor stores (wine is also down), while hard-liquor sales grew by roughly 20% from 2015 through last year. And a new niche is growing: low-proof spirits — alcoholic seltzers and sodas.
HARTFORD (AP) — The holidays in Connecticut mean a change in hours for some liquor permit holders. The Department of Consumer Protection reminded residents that package stores must be closed on Christmas Day and on New Year's Day, under state law.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) -- After a 2-1 vote by the Oklahoma County Commissioners, Sunday liquor store sales will now be up to a vote of the people.
Viewed by some as the next logical step in Nevada’s progressive marijuana policy, Las Vegas’ proposed plan to permit cannabis consumption lounges faces at least one major hurdle: alcohol.
If you’ve enjoyed an old fashioned at Tattersall or a gin and tonic at Du Nord, you have Minnesota statute 340A.22 to thank. That’s the Minnesota law that gives microdistilleries the right to operate a cocktail room at their production facility, and it’s why we get to sip cocktails at the two dozen microdistilleries scattered across the state.
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine will expand a statewide program to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis and prescription drugs.
BOSTON -- State public safety officials are urging motorists not to get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs this holiday season in a campaign that also aims to generate new momentum for the Baker administration’s impaired driving legislation.
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean’s legislation to boost support for the arts through allowing alcohol sales at small, non-profit theaters has passed the New Jersey Senate.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A faith ministry in Nebraska has started a fundraising campaign to buy out four stores that sell millions of cans of beer each year in a tiny village next to a South Dakota Indian reservation plagued by alcoholism.
Alcohol distilleries in Washington are worried that they could soon see a drastic tax increase of about 400%. That's because a law lowering the amount owed is set to expire at the end of the year. Back in 2017, Congress approved tax relief for distilleries so their excise tax would lower from $2.70 to 54 cents.