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PA Senate Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent, Expand Outlets that Carry Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed HB 1154 , a bill to make cocktails to-go permanent and allow the sale of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails from additional retail outlets that already sell malt- and […]
Read MoreWomen of the Vine & Spirits and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Collaborate to Provide Ongoing Industry Training on Workplace Harassment
The series will provide effective training to prevent harassment in the alcohol beverage industry Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced today the two organizations […]
Read MoreStatement by Chris Swonger, Predisent & CEO, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and Responsibility.org, Urging Passage of Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act of 2021
ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, Chris R. Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Responsibility.org announced support for the bipartisan Multiple Substance Impaired Driving Prevention Act of 2021. Responsibility.org and DISCUS applauded the leadership of sponsor Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and lead co-sponsor Senator […]
Read MorePA Senate Committee Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent, Bill Amended to Include Expansion of Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Sales
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee passed HB 1154 , a bill to make cocktails to-go permanent – increasing consumer convenience and supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. The bill […]
Read MoreOregon Governor Signs Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Oregon become 15th state to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed SB 317 making cocktails to-go permanent in the state – a move that will increase […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on suspension of tariffs for 5 years on distilled spirits products as part of the WTO Boeing Airbus trade dispute
Statement by Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, on the U.S.-EU announcement to suspend tariffs for 5 years on distilled spirits products as part of the WTO Boeing […]
Read MoreRestaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Supporting Hospitality Businesses Devastated by the Pandemic Introduced in Congress
Today, Rep. Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Sen. Sinema (D-AZ) and Sen. Wicker (R-MS) introduced the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act, legislation that provides an additional $60 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). […]
Read More113 U.S. and EU Organizations Urge EU and U.S. to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Trade Disputes
PRESS STATEMENT 113 U.S. and EU Organizations Urge EU and U.S. to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Transatlantic Trade Disputes Lifting Tariffs Will Help Both Economies Recover From […]
Read MoreToasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to President Biden in Advance of G-7 Urging Tariff Resolution as Part of U.S.-UK Bilateral Meeting
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to President Biden in Advance of G-7 Urging Tariff Resolution as Part of U.S.-UK Bilateral Meeting WASHINGTON – The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition , 50 associations representing the entire three-tier […]
Read MoreColorado Legislature Passes Bill to Extend Cocktails To-Go to 2025, Measure Heads to Governor for Signature
The Colorado Legislature today passed HB 1027 , a measure to extend cocktails to-go from distillery pubs, restaurants and bars until July 1, 2025. The bill now heads to Governor Jared Polis’ […]
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