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Nevada Becomes 31st State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 375, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state, making Nevada the 31st state to make this consumer- and business-friendly measure […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Language to End Farm Bill Loophole that Led to the Unregulated Proliferation of Intoxicating Hemp in U.S.
Council urged committee members to ensure language is kept during markup The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the inclusion of language in the FY26 Agriculture […]
Read MoreVermont Becomes 30th State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers
Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.339, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support of local businesses and adult consumers, late yesterday evening. The temporary measure […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s Call for a 50% Tariff on EU Imports Starting June 1
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to President Trump’s Call for a 50% Tariff on EU Imports Starting June 1 “We urge the U.S. and […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Issues Industry’s First Major Best Practice Guide on Visitor Safety & Site Security
Free DISCUS Academy webinar on new guide scheduled for June 11 The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the release of its new Visitor Safety & […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Awarded $1.03 Million From USDA to Launch 2025 Market Access Program Plan and Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers
2025 Export Promotions Support U.S. Distillers in Navigating Challenging Trade Environment The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it has been awarded $1,032,601 by the U.S. […]
Read MoreTexas Senate Advances Bill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores
Measure heads to the House for consideration AUSTIN – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Texas Senate for passing SB 2225, a bill to […]
Read MoreCelebrate National Tourism Week with Destination Distillery
Site highlights more than 280 distilleries and 20 distillery trails across the U.S. Celebrate National Tourism Week May 4-10 with Destination Distillery , a site brought to you by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) , that provides consumers […]
Read MoreU.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record $2.4 Billion in 2024
American Spirits Exports Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record $2.4 Billion in 2024, Ongoing Trade Disputes Threaten Growth Vast majority of U.S. spirits exports went to markets that have zero tariffs […]
Read MoreAlabama House Takes Another Step Forward in Allowing Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to Be Sold Alongside Beer and Wine
Measure passed the full House after passing committee last week The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) today applauded the Alabama House for passing HB 521, a bill to […]
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