Las Vegas, Nev. — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) presented its highest honor during the 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show to Joe LaMantia, Jr. in recognition of his lifetime of service to the beer distribution industry and his South Texas community.
Indian Health Services has awarded $16.5 million to support four behavioral health programs for Native Americans. South Dakota received over $1.5 million.
A study of the global prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) estimates that it affects as many as 8 out of 10,000 children, highlighting the need to improve public education about the potential harm of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online responsible alcohol server training and certification program, was recognized and approved by both the Delaware Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioners (OABCC) and the Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE).
Founded in 1933 at the end of the Prohibition Era, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) is currently the state's sole distributor for distilled spirits, as it serves more than 260 liquor stores.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott on Thursday announced he appointed 55 Vermonters to state boards and commissions in the month of September. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and communities.
Concord, NH — The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) is the best liquor and wine control state in the country, according to StateWays Magazine, the only nationwide magazinedevoted to issues and subjects impacting the control state system. StateWays Magazine honored NHLC's "Granite State Greatness" as the best overall control state in its 2017 StateWays Best Practices Awards. In recognizing NHLC, StateWays cited NHLC's record sales, warehouse innovation, commitment to offering unique and exclusive products, and its ambitious effort to renovate and relocate its 80 New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets. New Hampshire is one of 16 states in the nation that control the sale and distribution of beverage alcohol.
Working in a business that serves alcohol requires the server and staff to be knowledgeable about much more than popular bar recipes.
Tipsy canoeing may soon be a thing — at least, if the Canadian government relaxes some of its impaired driving laws.
Throughout Canada, it's currently illegal to drink and boat. If you're found to be under the influence while in a canoe, kayak, raft, or other recreational water vessel, it's like being caught drinking and driving a car. That may change with a bill to decriminalize drunken boating that's up for vote.
CLEVELAND - It's time for a retail reset and Ohio is looking into changing how it sells alcohol.
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has rolled out a new plan in six stores across the state, rearranging the merchandise and moving inventory to better group items, help consumers find interesting brands and possibly try new drinks.