SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico are pushing for a flat 25-cents-a-drink tax to combat the state's alcohol death rate, which is the highest in the country and nearly twice the national average.
The legislation survived its first committee Friday, advancing on a 6-4 vote.
If one were to walk into a wine bar or a cidery in Utah, one could be served a glass of wine or cider on tap that is more than 5% alcohol by volume — but one cannot buy a draft beer with that level of alcohol.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A new bill under consideration this week in the State Legislature would create a cannabis commission in Washington State.
What are the biggest challenges facing the trade in 2023 and how are we going to address them? Lucy Britner talks to key industry players?
OLYMPIA - Linda Thompson has been advocating for tougher laws against drunken driving for more than 30 years.
And on Monday she was at it again, this time testifying at a state Senate hearing for a bill that would lower the blood alcohol limit for driving, citing her extensive experience as a "preventionist." But that was not the only experience that compelled her to testify.
A craft beverage company based in Prince Edward County, Ont., is looking at taking a proactive approach to labelling cans of its alcoholic beverages in an attempt to promote transparency within the industry.
If you're new to North Carolina, or maybe just new to buying alcohol, your first attempt to buy hard liquor or spirits might have left you confused.
The New Mexico Department of Health has asked the legislature for $5 million to build an Office of Alcohol Prevention, which would expand the staff focused on reducing excess drinking from a single epidemiologist to a team of 13.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The days of needing to be 18 to serve alcohol may be coming to an end in Iowa. A bill in the state legislature would eliminate the age requirement to serve in restaurants and bars as well as sell alcohol in stores.
Global spirits and beer giant Diageo, which has a presence in more than 180 countries, shared on a call with analysts Thursday (Jan. 26) discussing its financial results for the first two quarters of fiscal year 2023, that there is an increased demand for convenient beverage options on the go.