The Office of the State Auditor has determined that two tax exemptions for alcohol and one for medical supplies are likely meeting their purpose, while giving recommendations to lawmakers for clarifying the scope of the policies.
On Twitter Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott suggested to-go alcohol sales should be made available in Texas past the coronavirus pandemic.
Craft breweries in Minnesota say they need the state’s help to stay afloat. Many have tried what they can to keep their businesses going during the state’s stay-at-home order.
As restaurants reopen for dine-in service at a limited capacity beginning May 1, those that offered alcohol for to-go and delivery orders can continue those sales, according to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission has extended its temporary emergency authorizations allowing alcohol deliveries through May 15, 2020.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Now more than a month into Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s stay-at-home order, there’s a growing conversation around what businesses should be open.
Florida — Local distillers are asking the governor to let them make home deliveries of their products. “It’s been a very tough time and it’s the same thing with many other distilleries around the state,” says Phil McDaniel, co-founder of St. Augustine Distillery.
Washington’s tourism industry was dealt a massive blow by the statewide shutdown to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Leisure travel has halted. Restaurants are empty and relegated to takeout only. Many hotel rooms have lonely beds.
As a result of the unprecedented health hazard posed by COVID-19 and its significant impact on each tier of the liquor industry and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (the “ABC”) operations, Acting Director Graziano has exercised his broad authority under Title 33 (“the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act”) to extend the 2019-2020 license term for all municipally issued liquor licenses, state licenses and state permits until Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
The Washington wine industry has surged in recent years. As one of the state’s top agricultural products, which draws tourists and local enthusiasts alike, an industry that started as a small part of the state’s economy has propelled itself into the second largest producer of wine in the United States.