COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation to overhaul the way that prosecutors must prove whether a person was driving under the influence of marijuana.
On Wednesday, California legislators passed a bill that temporarily allows both in-state and out-of-state distillers to ship directly to consumers. The move has been applauded as a major win by industry veterans, many of whom have been rallying for a lifeline amid economic headwinds and a post-COVID-19 sales slump.
The state House passed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, that would change state liquor laws by allowing businesses with liquor licenses to have premixed cocktails on tap, just like beer.
Nevada is taking a firm stand against driving under the influence (DUI) with the introduction of Senate Bill 309. This new legislation is aimed at reducing alcohol-related accidents-one of the top causes of death on U.S. roads-by tightening penalties, lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and shifting the focus toward both punishment and rehabilitation.
According to a recent report from the Brewers Association, the number of craft breweries closing their doors in 2025 is outpacing new openings, while beer production has also declined year over year. However, metro Detroit breweries are finding ways to adapt and weather these challenging times.
The debate over whether North Carolina should continue running its own liquor system came up again this week, as House lawmakers again weighed the system's efficiency against the hundreds of millions of dollars it funnels to state and local governments.
As of the writing of this article, the shutdown of the federal government has gone on for nearly a week and a half.
The travel advisory from the Government of Canada for Brazil has been updated to warn travellers about the possibility of drinking "adulterated alcohol." It comes on the heels of a reported rash of poisonings since August.
Iowa's beer industry is thriving - and experts says it all started with Iowa City's beer caves over 100 years ago.
Underneath the neighborhood on the city's Market Street, there's a series of tunnels holding the city's history.
Few things are more difficult to eradicate in our system of modern governance than a government-sanctioned monopoly or oligopoly. A recently passed bill in Tennessee, which will allow the state's alcohol wholesalers to take over hemp distribution in the state, shows that these monopolies are not only difficult to eliminate but also often attempt to expand their reach.