The purpose of the meeting is to address ongoing supply chain disruptions resulting in out-of-stock liquor products (not a liquor shortage) -- a situation that is affecting liquor licensees and their businesses.
Within hours of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, restaurants and relief organizations across the globe had already sprung into action. In a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, these businesses and nonprofits have been working around the clock to raise money and feed those who have been impacted by the violence.
The Senate and House are engaged in a high-stakes game of poker over Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). The two chambers in the Legislature are set to battle in conference committee over whether to end the state's monopoly on wholesale distribution of wine and spirits or build a new warehouse.
Past research has shown that people drink more frequently and drink higher amounts of alcohol when they have more bars and restaurants in the neighborhoods where they live. But a new study, focusing on parents of young children, suggests it isn't just where people live that's important – it also matters where they spend their time.
Major manufacturers and distributors of liquor and beer have notified trade partners that they will raise prices of selected products from next week, said an informed source on Tuesday.
JEFFERSON -- Officials from across the spectrum of law enforcement in Jefferson County acknowledged that alcohol continues to drive entries in their daily log books and takes away from time officers could use to handle other matters in the community.
With more than 150 breweries now licensed in Maine, it's becoming increasingly important for each Maine brewery to differentiate their brand.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- A bill that aims to make it easier for small businesses to get off the ground by simplifying elements of the liquor license application process was introduced this week by State Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.
Traffic deaths in Utah decreased and more drivers said they arranged for sober rides home after the state lowered its impaired driving legal limit. Utah is the first state to drop the legal blood alcohol concentration level from .08% to .05%.
Senate Bill 2844 would use $55 million in bonds to build a new warehouse to replace the Department of Revenue's existing one in Gluckstadt. The DOR's Alcohol Beverage Control division would contract with an operator for 10 years to take over the new warehouse's operations.