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NY Gov. Moves to Make Cocktails-To-Go Permanent

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Cocktails-to-go should be permanent in New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in her State-of-the-State address. “This is great news for New York’s hard-hit hospitality industry, said Lisa Hawkins, semor vp-public affairs, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.   “Restaurants have a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Restaurant Group Seeks to Liquor Law Changes

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Liquor has to be purchased from retail locations and cannot be distributed directly to restaurants themselves. “We watch the state trucks deliver to the convenience store and to the pharmacy and to the grocery store but they won’t come and … Continue reading →

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Ohio Updates Liquor Law: 18-Year-Olds Can Now Serve It

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Senate Bill 102, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed, lowers the age at which a person may serve alcohol to 18 from 19.   The measure also enables cities and townships with more than 50,000 people to designate 640 acres for Designated … Continue reading →

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