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American Beverage Institute Urges Government to Maintain Guidance on Alcohol Consumption in Dietary Guidelines

Washington, D.C. (August 13, 2020)–Today, the American Beverage Institute (ABI) submitted formal comments advising the U.S. Department of Agriculture and…
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…

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.
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.

Moderate drinking now subject to flip-flop by federal government

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,…
Keep alcohol-to-go option

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…
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…