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STATEMENT FROM CHRIS SWONGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESPONSIBILITY.ORG REGARDING 14 PERCENT INCREASE IN DRUNK DRIVING TRAFFIC FATALITIES
Washington, DC – Today, Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Responsibility.org released a statement on newly released data from the […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council to Host 2022 Annual Conference June 8-10 in New Orleans
Registration is Now Open The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the leading voice and advocate for the U.S. spirits industry, today announced it will host its 2022 […]
Read MoreAndrew O’Neil Joins Distilled Spirits Council as International Trade Policy Manager
Andrew O’Neil Joins Distilled Spirits Council as International Trade Policy Manager WASHINGTON − The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the appointment of Andrew O’Neil as […]
Read MoreMaryland: Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Bill Considered Before Committee
Bill benefits consumers by lowering taxes on spirits-based RTD products & increasing access The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted testimony to the Maryland House Ways and Means […]
Read MoreFebruary 24 Hospitality Industry Day of Action to Urge Congress to Replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
February 24 Hospitality Industry Day of Action to Urge Congress to Replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Fund provides critical relief for businesses devastated by pandemic’s harsh economic impacts WASHINGTON – Leaders […]
Read MoreVirginia Legislature Passes Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Until July 2024
Measure supports struggling hospitality businesses, heads to governor for signature Today, the Virginia Legislature passed HB 426 , a bill to extend cocktails to-go until July 1, 2024, in an effort to […]
Read MoreDelaware Governor Signs Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Delaware become 17th state to make cocktails to-go measure permanent Delaware Governor John Carney (D) signed HB 290 yesterday making cocktails to-go permanent in the state – a move that will increase […]
Read More75 U.S. and UK Organizations Urge the U.S. and UK to Quickly Reach an Agreement to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Steel and Aluminum Dispute
PRESS STATEMENT 75 U.S. and UK Organizations Urge the U.S. and UK to Quickly Reach an Agreement to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Steel and Aluminum Dispute Following […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Consumer Demand for Premium Spirits Helped Drive 12th Consecutive Year of Spirits U.S. Market Share Gains
Spirits growth supported by hospitality industry recovery; more help needed for restaurants and bars WASHINGTON – The distilled spirits sector achieved strong growth in 2021 driven by the gradual reopening […]
Read MoreMaine Committee Unanimously Passes Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Until March 2025
Measure supports struggling hospitality businesses, heads to full legislature for consideration Today, the Maine Joint Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs unanimously passed LD 1751 , a bill amended to extend cocktails […]
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