In the wake of Idaho Governor Brad Little’s emergency order closing non-essential businesses and limiting restaurants to off-premises operations via curbside or delivery services, it appeared that bars in Idaho would have to close completely given that current Idaho law prohibits the off-premises consumption of mixed alcoholic drinks.
It's Alcohol Awareness Month and alcohol is selling like hotcakes! With most people in a "lock-down" situation, we don't know if the increase is a need to replenish supplies or a desire to numb the pain of layoff, uncertainty, sickness and death.
A sudden and noticeable increase in domestic violence, not just in the United States but around the world, has some urging states to consider banning alcohol sales for how ever long the COVID-91 coronavirus pandemic is going to force Americans to “shelter in place.”
The novel coronavirus crisis could be putting a financial and social strain on families and people who live alone.
As people get used to telecommuting, home schooling and social distancing during the novel coronavirus pandemic, experts say they fear that substance abuse and child welfare problems could escalate.In a series of executive orders, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has increasingly forced businesses to close their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19.
But there are three notable exceptions: Liquor, cannabis and lottery tickets. Why are our vices exempt?DILLON — Some restaurants that originally stayed open for takeout amid the countywide shutdown are now closing their doors completely while they weather the storm. Summit County ordered all businesses to close indefinitely on Monday, March 16. The order allowed banks, grocery stores, liquor stores, marijuana dispensaries, pharmacies and gas stations to remain open and allowed dining establishments to continue offering takeout options.
Austin, Texas — March 19, 2020 — A service that provides state-approved TABC alcohol server/seller certification and server permits is responding to the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on restaurants and bars nationwide by offering a deep discount on training toward certification.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 20) — Authorities arrested three people for hoarding and selling overpriced alcohol amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced Wednesday the exercise of its authority, with authorization from Gov. Tom Wolf, to mandate that all retail licensees, clubs, permittees, and producers must cease the sale of food and alcohol for on-premises consumption, effective at 8 p.m. Wednesday and until further notice.
Without on-premise dining, the restaurant industry has no on-premise alcohol sales to generate much-needed income, says a news release on change.org