Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

Mixed Drinks to Go Endorsed by Michigan Think Tank

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan Liquor Control Commission recently allowed on-premise licensees to sell beer and wine for carry out.  That’s good news, says the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, but it doesn’t go far enough.  What’s needed is for these same licensees to … Continue reading →

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Retailers Shipped Nearly 130,000 Bottles of Wine Illegally to Michigan

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

That was from January through March, according to the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.  A total of 408,397 bottles of alcohol were shipped into Michigan in the first quarter. “The latest quarterly shipping report shows no signs of the … Continue reading →

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Is Alcohol Next?  FDA Proposes Color Image Health Warnings on Tobacco Use

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

“As a cancer doctor and researcher, I am well aware of the staggering toll inflicted on the public health by tobacco products, which cause cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema and other medical problems,” said Acting Food & Drug Administration Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Here’s How Religion Affects Drinking

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Drinking is no longer the moral and political issue it once was, as other issues — namely abortion and gay and lesbian relations — have taken their place as major causes activating and animating the Religious Right, an analysis of … Continue reading →

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New York State Fines Heineken $1.25 Million for Liquor Law Violations

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

New York State Liquor Authority accepted a conditional no contest offer of $1.25 million from Heineken USA Incorporated for charges of providing illegal gifts and services to retailers.  In April 2018, the SLA received information from the Alcohol & Tobacco … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Policy Conference Set for Aug. 26-27 in Boston

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The U.S. Supreme Court hasn’t issued its decision yet in the Tennessee Retailers v. Thomas case, but it’s one of several items

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