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American Beverage Institute Opposes Hawaii Legislation Targeting Moderate Drinking

Washington D.C. (February 5, 2020)—Today, Hawaii lawmakers will discuss lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from…
American Beverage Institute Opposes Efforts in Vermont to Lower Legal BAC Limit

Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2020)—The Vermont Senate recently introduced legislation (S291) that would lower the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC)…
ABI Reacts to New Study Connecting Moderate Drinking to Cancer

Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2019)–A new study was released this week that explores the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption…
New Legislation Will Put Big Brother in the Driver’s Seat

Washington, D.C. (October 18, 2019)—This week Sen Tom Udall (D-NM) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) unveiled The Reduce Impaired Driving for…

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,…

Make temporary take-out rules permanent

Colorado 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 revenue stream for…
Make Dine-Out Alcohol Options at Restaurants Permanent

To date, nearly 20 states have allowed restaurants to resume dine-in service under social distancing and capacity guidelines. As the economy begins to reopen, states should consider making some of…
My Turn: New legislation does not address traffic safety in Hawaii

Hawaii residents and visitors beware. Legislation is moving through the state government that could land those currently considered responsible consumers in jail. And for what offense? Splitting a bottle of…
The RIDE Act’s embrace of inaccurate breathalyzers

Most Americans are familiar with breathalyzers — devices commonly used by law enforcement to detect the blood-alcohol concentration level (BAC) of a driver. Although major…