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.
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.
Canned mixed drinks made from spirits such as vodka or tequila are taxed in Arizona at nearly 20 times the rate as a similar one made from malt liquor.
State lawmakers soon could make the burgeoning industry more competitive.The Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia represents most of the 70 craft breweries in the province. Its newly released annual report shows that craft beer now represents about 20 percent of Nova Scotia's beer market.
Starting in 2016 with two different beers and a pub in downtown Hastings, First Street Brewing Company's products were soon flowing from taps across Nebraska.
A bill (LB900) before the Legislature this year aims to provide the same opportunities to the makers of whiskey, bourbon, vodka and other hard alcohols.
“There are lots of inner-city parts of the state, as well as rural parts of the state, where there is no grocery store for miles and miles,” the Republican lawmaker from Henderson said. “But liquor stores are everywhere.”
Those who don't live in Western New York are really missing out on the local alcoholic beverages, and you may be wondering if you can send WNY-native alcohol in the mail to the out-of-staters.
Breakthru Beverage Group is purchasing St. Louis-based Major Brands. The deal is expected to be done this spring.
It is established case law that someone suspected of drunk driving must consent before a blood test can be performed on them, for the safety of both the individual and the medical personnel performing the blood draw.