Washington, D.C. (January 6, 2021)—Today, legislation (S131) was introduced in the New York Senate to lower the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC)…
Washington, D.C. (August 13, 2020)–Today, the American Beverage Institute (ABI) submitted formal comments advising the U.S. Department of Agriculture and…
Worried that the four Virginia restaurants she runs were headed for disaster during the pandemic, Sarah White branched out. The neighborhood restaurants, which serve casual-style foods such as burgers and…
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services issued new dietary guidelines, which include recommendations for babies and toddlers for…
The federal government’s newest round of dietary guidelines are coming soon, and the advice under consideration is sure to spark debate headed into the holidays: No more than one alcoholic…
It’s not a law yet, but car manufacturers may soon have to include technology in all new vehicles that will test whether drivers are sober enough to operate a vehicle.
As we head into 2021, state finances are in more trouble than usual. Efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic while economic activity took a nosedive have pushed budgets into the…
Some in the scientific community are attempting to persuade the public that moderate alcohol consumption will lead to an early grave. And the fearmongering is creeping into official policy. As…
For decades, moderate drinking has been linked to modest health benefits — including a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and even all-cause mortality. In fact,…
Texas leaders recently extended a temporary lifeline to the state’s restaurants. Restrictions that previously barred businesses from offering alcohol alongside take-out and delivery orders were suspended — a welcome…