PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - It's the holiday season, but some employers are feeling less than cheery about the series of high-profile workplace sex scandals taking over the headlines. As a result, the typical office holiday party may change. A number of companies are eliminating alcohol all together from the annual occasion.
Alcohol sales have fallen by 15% in US states where medical marijuana has been legalised, according to research from the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University.
Researchers from the two universities analysed the alcohol sales in states where medical marijuana has been legalised, comparing it to those in which the drug is still outlawed.
MARIETTA — The Kennesaw City Council will vote whether or not to allow Dry County Brewing to become the first brewery in the state to also produce liquor.
Dry County currently produces a line of craft beers, but they have plans to expand their product line to include spirits.WINNEBAGO COUNTY (WREX) - The State of Illinois and Winnebago County are teaming up to launch the Winnebago County Liquor Inspection Pilot Program.
BOISE, ID - Wine makers around Idaho have their own state agency watching out for their best interests. The Idaho Wine Commission pours their energy into promoting all Idaho wineries and grape growers.
"There's a lot of comradery, because if your winery wins, my winery wins," Executive Director Moya Dolsby said.
Planning on having a couple of beers this party season? Then keep an eye on how strong your craft beer is if you plan to drive. Police are warning the public not to get caught out by higher alcohol levels in craft beer.
OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today launched the No Escalator Tax campaign demanding the repeal of the federal government’s legislation that automatically raises taxes on beer, wine and spirits each year based on the rate of inflation.
Alexandria, Va. – Tomorrow, Dec. 5, America’s beer distributors will celebrate the 84th anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, which repealed Prohibition and established today’s effective system of state-based alcohol regulation.
TOURISTS risk a jail term plus a fine if they step into national parks with alcohol beverages. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s director-general Thanya Netithammakun yesterday warned tourists to stay alcohol-free inside national parks.
BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) — The sound of hammers banging and machines humming fills the workshop of Bamberg's Black Water Barrels.
Some employees are busy working the wood through the milling process while others can been seen putting round hoops on the barrels.