Category Archives: COVID-19

Kansas Gov. Extends Cocktails To-Go to March 31

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed SB14 which includes allowing cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars until March 31, 2021. “With the extension of cocktails to-go, Kansas hospitality businesses will continue to have a vital economic lifeline during the pandemic,” said Kristi … Continue reading →

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New CDC Director Vows Increased Emphasis on Testing

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

More hope for the beleagured bar and restaurant industries.  Dr. Rochelle P. Walendky, who took over the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention,  promised “better, healthier days lie ahead.  But to get there, COVID-19 testing, surveillance, and vaccination must accelerate rapidly.” … Continue reading →

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Virginia Senate Okays Cocktails-to-Go Until July 22

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Virginia Senate passed and sent to the House a bill allowing cocktail-to-go from distilleries, restaurants and bars until July 1. “The path to recovery will last long beyond the end of the pandemic for Virginia’s hospitality businesses, and cocktails … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Restaurants & Wineries Sues Calif. Over Covid Rules

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Country Coalition for Safe Reopening (the “Coalition”) sued California Gov. Gavin Newsom and California State Public Health Officer Tomás J. Aragón alleging that the state’s ban on outdoor dining and wine tasting is arbitrary, irrational, and unfair. The impact … Continue reading →

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Capitol Steps to End Performances

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

There’s so much sad news out of Washington these days, but we’ve refrained from reporting much of it because the mainstream media has done a really fine job. But there’s one piece of news we are reporting, because we first … Continue reading →

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HHS Makes It Official: Distillers Hand Sanitzer Won’t Be Taxed

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) submitted a Notice to the Federal Register announcing that those who entered the market to supply hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 public health emergency are not subject to the OTC Drug Monograph Facility … Continue reading →

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