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Illinois Governor Signs Bill Extending Cocktails To-Go Extension Until 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker today signed SB104 extending cocktails to-go until January 1, 2024. The bill includes mixed beverages in sealed, tamper-evident containers as well as […]
Read MoreNew Analysis Shows Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Expansion in Pennsylvania Could Generate More Than $184 Million in Tax Revenue to State
Expanding the sale of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails to additional retail outlets permitted to sell beverage alcohol could result in more than $184 million in tax revenue for Pennsylvania, according to […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Establishes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Appoints Dr. Atira Charles, Moët Hennessy and Victoria Russell, Beam Suntory as Chair and Vice Chair The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced today that it has […]
Read MoreOregon Legislature Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Measure heads to Governor Brown for signature The Oregon Legislature passed SB 317 yesterday, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go – increasing consumer convenience and supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. […]
Read MoreRare George Washington Distillery Letter Goes on Display at Historic Decatur House
Exhibit Preview Features Lecture, Whiskey Tasting By Mount Vernon’s Distillery Director More than 100 guests enjoyed cocktails and an opportunity to preview a rare letter penned by George Washington about […]
Read MoreNebraska Governor Signs Bill That Makes Cocktails To-Go Permanent and Reduces Tax Rate on Spirits-Based RTDs
Nebraska becomes 14th state to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts today signed LB 274 making cocktails to-go permanent and reducing the tax rate for spirits-based ready-to-drink […]
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate Rejects Amendments Extending Cocktails To-Go Causing Uncertainty for Local Bars and Restaurants
20 states and D.C. have either extended or made permanent cocktails to-go measures during COVID-19 Today, the Massachusetts Senate rejected budget amendments to extend cocktails to-go, a critical lifeline for […]
Read MorePennsylvania House Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Today, the Pennsylvania House passed HB 1154, a bill to make cocktails to-go permanent – increasing consumer convenience and supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. The bill now heads to […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council and Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Partner on Advocacy Efforts to Strengthen Industry
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced that Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) has joined DISCUS as a partner member. The two organizations will use their collective networks to affect […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council and American Craft Spirits Association Co-Host Annual Public Policy Conference May 25-26
Distilled Spirits Council and American Craft Spirits Association Co-Host Annual Public Policy Conference May 25-26 – More Than 100 Virtual Congressional Visits Planned – WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 200 […]
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