As the popularity of craft beers and breweries continues to rise, so does the variety − and strength – of those beers.
Lawmakers on Maine’s Taxation Committee on Thursday, April 11 held public hearings on two bills that would increase so-called sin taxes in Maine to curb tobacco and alcohol use among our citizens.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released today an interactive online dashboard, “Alcohol & the Public’s Health in North Carolina,” which provides alcohol-related information on all 100 counties.
New Ohio laws in the past decade have widened access to alcohol, a move that’s allowed the beer, wine and liquor industry to flourish. But, leaders in addiction prevention say the rapid expansion may threaten public health.
A bill filed in the N.C. House would dramatically revamp how the state governs liquor sales and distribution, including a provision allowing for Sunday sales.
Booze does not get sold easily in North Carolina. Not like crackers or juice or apples — where the product gets made, a wholesaler buys in it bulk and retailers put it on store shelves for consumers to wander in almost any time of day, plunk down a credit card and take home a package or a carton or a pound.
Marijuana legalization cleared another legislative hurdle Thursday at the New Hampshire State House. The House of Representatives voted 200-163 to pass a marijuana legalization bill, as amended by the Ways and Means Committee.
MASSILLON A new state liquor agency opened Thursday at Beuhler’s Fresh Foods on the city’s west side. The new liquor store can be accessed from inside the store at 2226 Lincoln Way W, or from the parking lot.
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kicking off Alcohol Awareness Month with a ceremony at The State Museum, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today recognized 43 students who participated in the 27th annual Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest.
BOISE – Efforts to form an Idaho beer commission might take a different turn, but with the same goal: to promote craft beer produced in the state.