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Mich. Bill Would Cut Spirits Taxes in Half

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Distilleries in Michigan that use Michigan crops to produce their spirits would see their tax bill cut in half — to 32.5% from 65% — under a bill pending in the state legislature. “This now puts them on somewhat of … Continue reading →

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To Ease Shortage of Servers, Lower Age to Sell Alcohol Some Say

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

In Lansing, Mich., between 59% and 60% of bars and restaurants are operating at a lesser capacity because they don’t have enough servers, according to the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. MLBA’s solution:  Allow 17 year olds to sell alcohol.  Those … Continue reading →

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Nearly One-Third of Wine Shipments into Michigan Said Illegal

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, which said that of the 2,233,800 bottles of alcohol shipped into the state, 734,365 were shipped illegally. “This data adds to the growing mountain of evidence that some out-of-state retailers … Continue reading →

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