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Distilled Spirits Council Announces Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Partnership
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced today that it was accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an ENERGY STAR® program partner. As part […]
Read MoreNew Mexico Senate Removes Job-Crushing Alcohol Tax from Bill, Sends Measure to the House
Today, the New Mexico Senate passed HB 255 after removing a measure increasing the sales tax rate on beverage alcohol by two percentage points which would have resulted in higher prices and […]
Read MoreOhio Committee Considers $125 Million in Grants for Hospitality Industry, Distilled Spirits Council Testifies in Support
Today, during a hearing before the Ohio Senate Finance Committee, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted testimony in support of SB 108 , legislation that would provide much-needed […]
Read MoreNew Mexico Legislature Considers Tax Increase on Distilled Spirits
Move would put increased burden on already struggling hospitality industry, reduce jobs and cost consumers The New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 255 , a measure that would increase the sales […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Statement on the Senate Passage of COVID-19 Relief Package
“Restaurants, bars and distilleries have been absolutely devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will provide critical funding for these businesses as they work to get back […]
Read MoreStatement by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Regarding the U.S.-EU Tariff Announcement
The U.S. and EU decision to suspend tariffs for four months signals a promising break-through in the longstanding trade dispute on civil aircraft subsidies, which has left much destruction to […]
Read MoreKentucky Legislature Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent, Measure Heads to Governor’s Desk
Bill provides long-term support to struggling hospitality businesses Today, the Kentucky House passed SB 67 , a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and distilleries which will increase consumer […]
Read MoreRhode Island House Passes Bill to Allow Cocktails To-Go Until 2022
Measure will provide support to struggling hospitality businesses Tonight, the Rhode Island House passed HB 5105, a bill to allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars until December 31, 2022 […]
Read MoreArizona House Passes Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Measure will provide long-term support to struggling hospitality businesses Today, the Arizona House passed HB 2773, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and distilleries – a […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement Regarding U.S.-UK Announcement to De-escalate Trade Tensions
For Immediate Release: Contact: Lisa Hawkins, 202-256-1330 March 4, 2021 Distilled Spirits Council Statement Regarding U.S.-UK Announcement to De-escalate Trade Tensions The U.S. and UK governments’ commitment to de-escalate trade […]
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