Monthly Archives: April 2020

How Bad Might the Economy Get?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

We have avoided commenting on the damage the novel coronavirus might do to the U.S. economy because we are in new waters and, the truth is, no one knows.

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Heart Conditions Prove Especially Dangerous for Covid-19 Patients Doctors surprised by the number of coronavirus victims who suffer complications, deaths related to the cardiovascular system.  (Wall Street Journal)

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Dear PA Gov. Wolf: Thank You. With Love, MD, NJ, NY, WV, OH

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

We’ve been critical of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s foolish decision to close the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board‘s Fine Wine & Spirits stores.  We’ve noted how the flow of people from Pennsylvania to West Virginia has been so great that county … Continue reading →

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Kentucky’s New DTC Rules Become Law

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Kentucky’s new law allowing direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping of wine, beer and spirits by producers became law on April 7, 2020. The law will become effective 90 days after the

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Treasury Wine Estates Considers Demerging Penfolds

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd said it is considering a demerger of the Penfolds business and associated assets into a separate company listed on the ASX by the end of calendar

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Breakthru Beverage Pledges $500,000 to Covid-19 Relief

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Breakthru Beverage Group committed $500,000 to partner with local nonprofit organizations, restaurants, and restaurant groups to purchase meals for front-line

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