Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

Penna. House Panel Okays Liquor in 10,902 Retail Outlets

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Under the measure, approved 14-12 today (4/3) by the Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee, consumers could buy up to four unopened bottles of spirits to go at restaurants, hotels and convenience stores that have specially designated areas for food and … Continue reading →

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NBWA Highlights State Regulation, Need for TTB Funding

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

As April gets underway, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration is observing “Alcohol Awareness Month” as a way to raise awareness about alcohol abuse. National Beer Wholesalers Association called the month an appropriate time to recognize that alcohol … Continue reading →

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25 Representatives Call for Reversal of Havana Club License

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Twenty-five members of Congress signed a letter calling for a reversal of the Obama Administration’s “unprecedented decision to grant a license to allow Cubaexport, an entity wholly owned by the Cuban government, to renew an expired trademark for Havana Club … Continue reading →

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Cheers! Prohibition Was Repealed 83 Years Ago Today

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Raise a glass and cheer.  Repeal of Prohibition occurred Dec. 5, 1933, when Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah voted to repeal the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which had imposed Prohibition upon the land. Repeal had become a central plank of … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker to Be 1st Global Brand to Have Alcohol Content Labels

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo announced in London that Johnnie Walker will be the first global brand to provide per serving alcohol content and nutritional information on pack. The move follows approval by Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau of labels in the … Continue reading →

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Diageo to Use Virtual Reality in Bid to Curb Drunk Driving

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo North America said it plans to roll out a first-of-its-kind immersive virtual reality (VR) technology that will allow consumers of legal drinking age to experience the many pitfalls associated with irresponsible drinking. The program is being spearheaded by Diageo’s … Continue reading →

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