Without a doubt, there is much at stake in Tuesday’s elections. But it is important not to let the high drama over control of the U.S. Congress distract from several equally important policy questions that will be determined at the state level.
Minister for Health Simon Harris has signed 23 sections of the Public Health Alcohol Bill into effect. The legislation, which was passed overwhelmingly by the Oireachtas last month, legislates for alcohol as a public health priority.
When voters head to their election places on Tuesday, they will weigh in a number of measures affecting restaurants. Issues range from statewide minimum wage increases to regulations around local sales of adult beverages.
As Georgians head to the polls Tuesday to choose their next governor, residents in 87 cities and counties across the state will also decide whether they want to start their boozy brunches earlier on Sundays.
The UK government is asking for the public’s views on extending alcohol licensing laws to airports with the aim of reducing disruptive behaviour caused by drunk passengers.
While alcohol-related DUIs remain far more common, this past week a case involving a motorist prosecutors say was solely under the influence of marijuana provided a stark example of the danger of driving while stoned.
Canada's chief public health officer says she's worried about the rise in heavy drinking among Canadian women.
OHIO - There was a big day in our history—our local history and our American history—when the entire nation focused its attention on Mansfield. The name of our city was literally inked onto the front page of hundreds of newspapers across the country.
McCormick County voters will decide Tuesday whether county businesses can sell alcohol on Sundays.
More Icelanders support the idea of selling beer and wine in grocery stores than last year, Vísir reports. The ratio of those supporting the sale of alcohol has increased by 5% in one year, from 31.1% to 36.1%.