Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean’s legislation to boost support for the arts through allowing alcohol sales at small, non-profit theaters has passed the New Jersey Senate.
BOSTON -- State public safety officials are urging motorists not to get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs this holiday season in a campaign that also aims to generate new momentum for the Baker administration’s impaired driving legislation.
Alcohol distilleries in Washington are worried that they could soon see a drastic tax increase of about 400%. That's because a law lowering the amount owed is set to expire at the end of the year. Back in 2017, Congress approved tax relief for distilleries so their excise tax would lower from $2.70 to 54 cents.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A faith ministry in Nebraska has started a fundraising campaign to buy out four stores that sell millions of cans of beer each year in a tiny village next to a South Dakota Indian reservation plagued by alcoholism.
Two local lawmakers have prefiled bills to help increase law enforcement staffing. In a bill filed by Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, the state would assume half the burden of paying new officers. In one filed by state Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch, her hometown of Hallsville would be authorized to ask voters for a new sales tax to support police.
Although I believe in strengthening our criminal laws in the interests of justice, a “zero tolerance” drunken driving law for all Hawaii drivers is not the best solution for prevention, deterrence or securing a criminal conviction.
A few weeks before the champagne corks pop to usher in 2020, one branch of the liquor business is viewing the New Year with trepidation: craft spirits.
Riverside County will receive roughly $93,000 from the liquor store chain BevMo! under a civil court settlement stemming from an investigation that revealed outlets in the county and other California locations sold items at prices higher than advertised, it was announced Tuesday.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Rule changes regarding liquor licenses are coming to Sioux Falls. The city council passed a two-part ordinance Tuesday spearheaded by Councilor Christine Erickson.
NEW JERSEY - A bill that would allow small theaters across New Jersey to sell alcohol is moving forward. The bill advanced Monday to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.