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Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on 5-year Tariff Suspensions with UK and EU
Statement by the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition on President Biden Securing 5-Year Tariff Suspensions with UK and EU Leaders in WTO Boeing-Airbus Dispute “We commend the administration’s tremendous progress in resetting […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on 5-year tariff suspension with UK
Statement by Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, on the U.S.-UK announcement to suspend tariffs for 5 years on distilled spirits products as part of the WTO Boeing-Airbus […]
Read MoreMassachusetts Governor Signs Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Until May 2022
Today, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed SB 2475 , legislation extending cocktails to-go until May 1, 2022, effective immediately – increasing consumer convenience and supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. “Governor Baker […]
Read MorePA 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). […]
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