Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

Michigan Gov. Signs Cocktails-to-Go Bill

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) signed HB 5811 into law allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers. “Cocktails to-go have been a crucial economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the nation hit hard by the pandemic,” … Continue reading →

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Georgia General Assembly Okays Home Delivery of Spirits, Package Store Tastings

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Georgia General Assembly passed a bill legalizing home delivery of spirits.  The measure also allows spirits tastings in off-premise retail stores. “Home delivery of spirits will increase consumer convenience while providing additional revenue for local businesses,” said Jay Hibbard, VP-State … Continue reading →

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DGWS Expands High School Alcohol Safety Education Program

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said it is expanding its high school alcohol safety education program after three successful years of implementation. Through the Company’s Youth Alcohol Awareness & Education Foundation, Inc.— established to fund programs that support alcohol safety … Continue reading →

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Chicago Council OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In the wake of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature of a bill allowing cocktails to go through June 2, 2021, the Chicago City Council adopted a similar measure. The action was applauded by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  “Chicago … Continue reading →

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Colorado Legislature OKs On-Premise to-Go Liquor Sales

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The measure, which was sent to the governor, extends the governor’s executive order authorizing restaurant and bar takeout and delivery of alcohol beverages until July 1, 2021.  Up until now, the governor has issued — often at the last minute … Continue reading →

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Mass. House OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council commended the Massachusetts House for passing legislation allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go, calling the measure “an important lifeline for hospitality businesses struggling to recover from the economic hardships caused by COVID-19.” House Bill 4767 … Continue reading →

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