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Pennsylvania 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 […]
Read MoreGovernor 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 […]
Read MoreGovernor 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 […]
Read MoreNebraska 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 […]
Read MoreSouth 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 […]
Read MoreGovernor 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 […]
Read MoreMaryland 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 […]
Read MoreArizona 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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