Governor Signs Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Expansion in Michigan

Consumers to benefit from reduced taxes and increased options Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed SB 144, a bill to increase market access to ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails for adult consumers and […]

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Governor Ducey Signs Bill Allowing Cocktails To-Go in Arizona

Arizona becomes 13th state to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed HB 2773 yesterday evening, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and […]

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Nebraska Legislature Sends Bill to Governor Ricketts Desk That Makes Cocktails To-Go Permanent and Reduces Tax Rate on Spirits-Based RTDs

The Nebraska legislature today approved omnibus alcohol legislation ( LB 274 ), supported by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), which includes provisions allowing cocktails to-go permanently and reducing […]

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South Carolina Craft Distillers Guild Joins Growing Spirits United Grassroots Platform in Support of Spirits Industry

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the  South Carolina Craft Distillers Guild is joining  Spirits United as a partner member to continue the platform’s expansion across the Palmetto State. “The South Carolina […]

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Governor Kelly Signs Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Kansas

Governor Kelly Signs Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent Kansas becomes 12th state to make a COVID-era cocktails to-go measure permanent  TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today signed HB 2137 making cocktails […]

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Maryland Governor Signs Bill to Allow Cocktails To-Go Until June 2023

Maryland Governor Signs Bill to Allow Cocktails To-Go Until June 2023 Measure provides support to struggling hospitality businesses, increased convenience for consumers Annapolis, Md. – Today, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed […]

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Arizona Legislature Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent, Measure Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature

Bill provides long-term support to struggling hospitality businesses The Arizona legislature passed HB 2773 , a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and distilleries which will increase consumer convenience […]

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Florida Craft Spirits Association Joins Growing Spirits United Grassroots Platform in Support of Spirits Industry

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the  Florida Craft Spirits Association  (FCSA) is joining  Spirits United as a partner member to continue the platform’s expansion across the Sunshine State. “The Florida […]

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Missouri Legislature Sends Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent to Governor for Signature

The Missouri Legislature passed SB 126 on Friday, a bill making cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and distilleries permanent. The bill heads to Governor Mike Parson for his signature. “Governor Parson has […]

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Statement by Chris Swonger,  President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, on the EU announcement that it will temporarily suspend the increase on tariffs on American Whiskey

Statement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, on the EU announcement that it will temporarily suspend the increase on tariffs on American Whiskey “This news couldn’t […]

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