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…
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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… -
Fear Over Daily Drink for Women is Overblown
Is it safe for women to drink alcohol? Last year that question was posed in an Ivy League medical blog attempting to quell growing fears regarding moderate drinking. Fortunately, the… -
Don’t punish restaurants, bars and consumers for Illinois budget woes
Gov. JB Pritzker has announced plans for a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program. While roads and transit systems may need an upgrade, the plan is wrongly funded by a waterfall of backdoor… -
Misleading Alcohol Research Could Affect Federal Health Recommendations
For decades, moderate alcohol consumption — defined as one daily drink for women and two for men — has been considered part of a healthy lifestyle. The health halo is… -
Opinion: Pump brakes on lowering legal blood-alcohol limit
Legislation was recently introduced in Michigan that considers a 120-pound woman who has little more than a single drink prior to driving to be a major threat —… -
More politics than science
I don’t usually pen back-to-back columns on the same subject matter, but a response op-ed co-authored by National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member, Jennifer Homendy,…
