Ohio House Passes Bill Allowing Sunday Spirits Sales Statewide

The Ohio House passed legislation today to allow Sunday sales of distilled spirits products on a statewide basis while allowing localities to opt-out via local election. The Distilled Spirits Council […]

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Ohio House Passes Legislation Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent

The Ohio House passed legislation today to permanently allow the sale of cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars in the state. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]

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Governor Kelly Signs Legislation Extending Cocktails To-Go in Kansas

Statement by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States “In state after state, cocktails to-go have proven to be a vital lifeline for local bars and restaurants struggling to […]

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DISCUS Hosts Free Legal Webinar For Distillers June 12: “The Impact of COVID-19 on Existing Contracts – Is Performance Still Required?”

DISCUS Hosts Free Legal Webinar For Distillers June 12 “The Impact of COVID-19 on Existing Contracts – Is Performance Still Required?” WASHINGTON –  The Distilled Spirits Council of the United […]

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DISCUS Statement on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 Signed into Law

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 Signed into Law Statement by Distilled Spirits Council Chief of Public Policy Christine LoCascio “The PPP has been a valuable lifeline to […]

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Colorado Senators Priola and Bridges Introduce Alcohol To-Go Legislation to Support Businesses Struggling During COVID-19

Senators Kevin Priola and Jeff Bridges introduced bipartisan legislation this week to allow local distilleries, restaurants and bars in Colorado to sell alcohol and cocktails to-go in an effort to […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Testifies in Support of Bill to Allow Statewide Sunday Sales of Distilled Spirits in Ohio

During a hearing today before the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted testimony in support of HB 674 ,  which would allow Sunday […]

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Massachusetts House Passes Cocktails To-Go Legislation

Revenue Boosting Measure Supports Financially Strained Hospitality Industry  The Distilled Spirits Council commended the Massachusetts House for passing legislation today allowing restaurants and bars to sell cocktails to-go, calling the […]

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DISCUS Statement on Illinois Governor Pritzker Approving Cocktails To-Go

  Statement by Distilled Spirits Council Vice President of State Government Relations Dale Szyndrowski “The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit during COVID-19. The opportunity for Illinois’ […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Testifies in Support of Bill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Ohio  

During a hearing today before the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted testimony in support of HB 669 , legislation to permanently allow […]

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