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STATEMENT BY CHRIS SWONGER, PRESIDENT & CEO, DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESPONSIBILITY.ORG, URGING PASSAGE OF RIDE ACT TO PREVENT DRUNK DRIVING
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 Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act and applauded the leadership of sponsor Senator […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go in Montana Now Permanent
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 226 on April 14 making cocktails to-go permanent in the state. This measure supports hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19 and provides increased convenience to consumers. “Cocktails […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Approved by Governor in Arkansas
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed SB 339 on April 14 permitting cocktails to-go in the state. This measure, which makes the sale of cocktails to-go permanent, supports hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19 […]
Read MoreFour Companies Join DISCUS Partner Membership Program in Q1 2021, Organization to Expand Offerings in 2021
Four Companies Join DISCUS Partner Membership Program in Q1 2021, Organization to Expand Offerings in 2021 New Partner Member Program Connects Spirits Supply Chain Businesses With Spirits Companies WASHINGTON – […]
Read MoreFlorida Legislature Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent
This evening, the Florida Legislature passed SB148 , a bill that would make cocktails to-go permanent from food service establishments, increasing consumer convenience and supporting hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19. The […]
Read MoreSafe Driving Advocacy Groups, State Legislators, and Distillers Celebrate House Judiciary Subcommittee and Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of Ignition Interlock Bills
Senate Bill 183, House Bill 402 Aim to Modernize North Carolina’s Critical Ignition Interlock Laws RALEIGH, N.C. – Anti-drunk driving advocates, distilled spirits producers, sheriffs, lawyers and concerned state legislators […]
Read MoreStatement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.Org, on the Appointment of Chris Underwood as Chairman of WSWA
Statement by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.Org, on the Appointment of Chris Underwood as Chairman of WSWA Congratulations to Chris Underwood, Board of Managers, […]
Read MoreAlabama Governor Signs Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Distilled Spirits
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed SB 126, legislation to allow home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers from package stores, and from restaurants and bars with a meal purchase. […]
Read MoreAs Major Tariff Hike Nears, Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to Biden Administration Urging Immediate Removal of all EU, UK and U.S. Tariffs on Spirits and Wines
As Major Tariff Hike Nears, Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to Biden Administration Urging Immediate Removal of all EU, UK and U.S. Tariffs on Spirits and Wines –Letter Marks […]
Read MoreRepresentative O’Neal Introduces Bill to Allow Distilled Spirits Sales from R-License Holders in Pennsylvania
Measure includes sales from certain grocery stores, convenience stores, taverns and local bars Pennsylvania State Representative Tim O’Neal introduced legislation ( HB 1084 ) to allow the sale of distilled spirits from […]
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