Burlington has made its increased gross receipts tax on meals and alcohol permanent. The increase was originally supposed to be temporary, but officials opted to keep it after seeing increased revenue for the city budget.
Several new Virginia alcohol laws take effect July 1. Here's what businesses and consumers in Danville, Pittsylvania County and across the commonwealth should know...
The statistics on drinking habits are sobering. For the fourth year in a row, the Canadian per capita consumption of alcohol has fallen, hitting a 20-year low, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.
Read more about Canada’s alcohol consumption reaching a 20-year low
A new law could clear the way for third-party delivery of alcohol from licensed liquor stores across the state, giving customers another option while creating new opportunities for local businesses and delivery drivers.
Read more about how the new law could expand third-party alcohol delivery.
Control states reported softer spirits and wine performance in May, driven in part by fewer selling days across several markets. Spirits sales declined, with 9L volume down -1.7% and $Vol down -4.4%, resulting in a -2.7% price mix.
Continue to read more control state results data for May 2026
The Knoxville Police Department has partnered with the Iowa Department of Revenue to conduct underage alcohol compliance checks to reduce and deter underage alcohol sales.
Click to read more about how both agencies conduct alcohol compliance checks
The Virginia alcohol industry is saying that a plan to use Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority special agents to help launch the state's retail marijuana market could weaken oversight of the state's existing alcohol system.
Read more about how the VA ABC will oversee the retail marijuana market.
Changes to the state's liquor laws - including allowing wine shops to sell malt beverages and authorizing special event permits for nonprofit or political organizations - could soon go into effect.
Read the details regarding changes to North Carolina's state liquor laws
Gov. Dan McKee has signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela Lauria and Rep. June Speakman requiring bars and other establishments serving alcohol for on-site consumption to offer drink lids to customers who request them.
Learn more about Rhode Island's drink lid safety law and customer protections
Service Minister Dale Nally said Monday the province has directed Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) to immediately reverse its minimum-price increase on alcohol served in bars and restaurants.