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Responsibility.org, WSWA Praise Intro of Driving Impaired Education Act

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act, which would establish a $5 million federal grant program for the first two years after the bill is enacted for states to educate the … Continue reading →

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DISCUS, Craft Assn. Set Annual Public Policy Conference

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distillers from across the country will gather virtually Sept. 15-16 for the distilled spirits industry’s annual Public Policy Conference co-hosted by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S, (DISCUS) and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). Click here to register … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Urges Close Review of Proposed Dietary Guidelines Change

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. urged the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health & Human Services to carefully review a proposal by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Group to change the recommended maximum consumption of bev/al for men to just one drink … Continue reading →

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Mich. Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go Through 2025

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan bars and restaurants  will be able to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers until Dec. 31, 2025, under legislation passed by the legislature and sent to the governor. “By approving cocktails to-go, the legislature is throwing a much-needed economic … Continue reading →

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Mass. House OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council commended the Massachusetts House for passing legislation allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go, calling the measure “an important lifeline for hospitality businesses struggling to recover from the economic hardships caused by COVID-19.” House Bill 4767 … Continue reading →

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U.S. Retaliatory Tariffs Could Cost 78,600 U.S. Jobs

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Up to 78,600 jobs in the U.S. beverage alcohol and hospitality sectors could be lost if distilled spirits, wine and non-alcoholic beer are included on the final U.S. list of European Union (EU) products targeted for retaliatory tariffs, according to … Continue reading →

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