Monthly Archives: May 2017

Bribes, Breweries and Moonshine: Prohibition in Manatee County, Fla.

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Fascinating story in the Bradenton (Fla.) Herald.  Read it here.

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Five Free Apps for Tracking Mileage, Expenses If you drive your personal vehicle for work you’re probably reimbursed by your company.  But if you aren’t – or if you use your car for charitable, moving or medical purposes — you … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Gov. Signs Sunday Spirits Sales Bill

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin for signing legislation making Oklahoma the 40th state to allow Sunday spirits sales, ending an archaic, Prohibition-era Blue Law. The law allows retail package liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sunday on a local-option basis beginning … Continue reading →

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McKeown Cidery Targets U.S. Market – With Gov’t Help

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

McKeown Cidery Inc. was granted $188,550 from the Quebec Economic Development Program, in the form of a repayable contribution, to acquire specialized equipment and implement a marketing strategy in the U.S.. The funding loan will enable the company to acquire … Continue reading →

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Beer Shipments Fall 4.1% in April

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The April 2017 estimate is 14,134,000 barrels, a decrease of 4.1% versus April 2016 removals of 14,744,000 barrels., the Beer Institute said. Year-to-date, shipments by U.S. brewers are down 3.6% to 53,754,000.

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Craft Tax Bill ‘a $321 Million Federal Gift to Big Alcohol’

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform act of 2017 (CBMTRA) – S.236 / H.R. 747 – is deceptive and will benefit Big Alcohol at taxpayer expense. That’s the argument being made by Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO … Continue reading →

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