LEOMINSTER — The complex jumble of state laws governing alcohol sales and distribution is poised for a shakeup. Testimony given at a Thursday public hearing suggests a long road ahead for regulators whose new statutes must negotiate the needs of alcohol makers, sippers and shippers.
One month has passed since the last beer was sold in Whiteclay. In that time, it has seen plenty of changes.
The Wisconsin Tavern League, along with two other lobby groups want to narrow how the state regulates companies that manufacture, distribute and sell alcoholic beverages and create a new government office with broad discretion to regulate the industry.
Nevada's July 1 roll out of recreational marijuana sales could be in jeopardy after a district court judge signed an temporary restraining order.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The House Finance Committee is expected to hear legislation Wednesday that aims to eliminate the retail sales tax on all alcoholic beverages in Rhode Island.
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — Hundreds of compliance checks conducted over the past two months reveal that the rate of businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors has increased significantly from the rate seen in 2016.
Late-night boozebags will be raising a toast to State Sen. Scott Wiener this week, as his proposal to move last call for alcohol to as late as 4 a.m. has successfully passed the California Senate Appropriations Committee.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Legislature served up several changes to the state's alcohol laws this session, including a bill allowing counties to vote on Sunday liquor sales and another that lets breweries have the same hours of operation as bars and restaurants.
When Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg last year announced a major push to rewrite the state's alcohol laws, the message was clear: Our antiquated and confusing booze rules frustrate businesses and consumers.
Republicans and Democrats are still battling over ways to fill Oklahoma's budget shortfall. The two parties have found little common ground on tax revenue, but they have been able to agree on some items that could make it easier to toast legislative achievements, or drown their sorrows following a bill's defeat.