Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

TTB to Focus on Timely Service, Regulatory Reforms in Permitting, Tax and Bev/Al Labeling

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The plans were detailed in a document prepared for Congress in support of the Biden Administration’s $6 trillion budget request. Three major regulatory reforms were highlighted in the document with the intention of consolidating, clarifying or simplifying requirements and “where … Continue reading →

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Texas Lawmakers OK Earlier Sunday Sales

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A bill that would loosen alcohol restrictions on Sunday morning, effective Sept. 1, was approved, 115-24, by the Texas Legislature.  Under the measure, beer and wine can be sold as early as 10 a.m.  The current start time is noon. … Continue reading →

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37% of Americans Admit to Barbecuing Drunk — And They’re 4 Times More Likely to Get Hurt

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

There are more than 10,000 grilling-related injuries each year, and a new survey from LendingTree research site ValuePenguin.com finds  71% of Americans plan to attend or host a summer barbecue. And 80% of Americans either own a grill or use … Continue reading →

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Chicago Mayor Seeks to End Package Store Sales at 10 p.m.

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s the current closing hour under pandemic regulations.  But Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says a permanent ban on package sales after 10 p.m. would prevent people from loitering around stores that sell alcohol.  It’s a safety concern, she says. Before … Continue reading →

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IARD Sets 1st Global Guidelines for Online Bev/Al Sale, Delivery

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, a coalition of 12 ber, wine and spirits companies, announced the first global guidelines for the online sale of bev/al and its delivery.  The standards include: Improving safeguards and security measures that aim to … Continue reading →

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Broad Branch Distillery Calls for Equal Sales Rights for Distillers

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A bill currently pending in the North Carolina legislature would give distillers in the Old North State the same sales rights possessed by brewers and distillers, and Broad Branch Distillery is urged spirits consumers to “stand up for North Carolina … Continue reading →

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