Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

House OKs Renewal of STOP Underage Drinking Act

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The House passed and sent to the Senate the “Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act.”  It’s part of a legislative package authorizing over 30 priorities.  If signed into law, the STOP Act would be authorized through 2027. National … Continue reading →

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Becomes Responsibility.org Newest Corporate Partner

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“Promoting responsible consumption to LPA adults who choose to drink and providing critical skills education to ensure the younger generation is well-prepared for the future are central to our mission,” said Steven Becker, EVP/treasurer at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. … Continue reading →

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TTB on ‘Clean’ in Wine Marketing

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau issued the third in a series of advisories on health-related claims in bev/al marketing. The latest focuses on the word “clean” on wine labels. In some cases, TTB said, the word is simply … Continue reading →

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At NBWA’S Leg Conference, Liquor is Topic No. 1

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Liquor is the enemy. That’s the clear message given 550 members of the National Beer Wholesalers Association who gathered at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington Monday (4/4) for NBWA’s first legislative conference after Covid-19 forced cancellation of … Continue reading →

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TTB Focused on Executive Order on Competition, Added Mission

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau is focused on responding to President Biden’s recent executive order on promoting competition, David M. Wulf, deputy administrator, told National Beer Wholesaler Association‘s legislative conference.  “The fact alcohol is mentioned is a recognition of the … Continue reading →

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Early in Pandemic, Alcohol Users Drank More Often

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Over the course of the pandemic, anecdotes about soaring alcohol sales have abounded. A new study shows that the frequency of drinking went up among those who used alcohol, even though the overall prevalence of drinking went down. The study, … Continue reading →

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