Congress inches toward mandating car technology that blocks drunk driving
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.
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Booze take-out, delivery sales to be extended post-coronavirus under new state bill
ALBANY — Booze take-out and delivery services would be extended another two years post-pandemic under new legislation introduced Thursday. Manhattan Democratic state Sen. Brad Hoylman authored a bill green lighting… -
Alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas after pandemic ends, governor says
DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends. Abbott on Tuesday confirmed on … -
Michigan pays $3.1M to businesses in alcohol buyback
The state of Michigan has bought $3.1 million worth of alcohol back from businesses that were not able to sell their stock due to coronavirus-related temporary closures. -
‘Why would we not do this?’ — Restaurants push the state to allow curbside alcohol sales during pandemic
One of the easiest ways the state could help Utah restaurants and bars during the coronavirus shutdown is to allow curbside alcohol sales. Selling… -
OPERATORS GET CREATIVE WITH LOOSENED OFF-PREMISE ALCOHOL LAWS
Restaurant operators around the country are taking advantage of loosened alcohol regulations in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, finding ways to bring in revenue with deals on wine,… -
From vodka and gin to hand sanitizer: global distilleries rush to the rescue amid the coronavirus crisis
It was early last Monday morning when Melissa Hanesworth came up with the idea that Pernod Ricard should make hand sanitizer. As vice president of North America Manufacturing at the… -
How the alcohol industry is helping combat coronavirus
Businesses around the world have come up with unique ways to help their communities amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the spirits industry has pivoted from… -
The War On Moderate Drinking
Despite Prohibition passing more than 100 years ago and ending in 1933, people still want to ban alcohol consumption. Last month’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse… -
Inouye pushes for stricter DUI law
A bill that would lower the blood-alcohol content for drivers to be considered legally intoxicated was passed unanimously Wednesday by the state Senate Transportation Committee. Senate Bill 2234, co-introduced by…
