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Distilled Spirits Council Applauds Governor Kotek Decision to Withdraw Request for Increase in Spirits Surcharge
Hike could have cost Oregon businesses nearly $40 million without curbing alcohol abuse The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded Oregon Governor Tina Kotek for withdrawing […]
Read MoreDISCUS and Responsibility.org Statement on the Passing of DIAGEO CEO Ivan Menezes
Statement on behalf of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and Responsibility.org on the Passing of Ivan Menezes, CEO of Diageo Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Extended for 5-Years in Illinois With Governor’s Signature
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for signing SB 89 into law, extending cocktails to-go and delivery until August 1, 2028. “Illinois businesses and […]
Read MoreBill to Expand Cocktails To-Go in California Passes Senate with Overwhelming Support
SB 495 extends privilege to California bars, allows delivery Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Senate passage of SB 495, legislation that extends cocktails to-go […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Testifies in Support of Alabama Bill to Allow Equal Access for Spirits RTDs
Commonsense bill will boost small businesses and support consumer choice MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified today before the Alabama Senate Committee on […]
Read MoreBill Extending Cocktails To-Go for 5-Years in Illinois Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded the Illinois House and Senate which approved a bill ( SB 89 ) that includes language extending cocktails to-go and delivery until […]
Read MoreCalifornia Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Provide Consumers Equal Access to Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Bill moves to Assembly for consideration Today, the California Senate unanimously passed SB 277 , a commonsense measure to increase adult consumer access to popular spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) in the marketplace. The […]
Read MoreLeading Spirits Trade Associations Update Advertising Guidelines Based on Newly Released Census Data
Distillers Adopt 73.8% 21+ Demographic Placement Standard The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), national trade associations […]
Read MoreDISCUS Academy Launches Industry Fundamentals Certificate Program for Professionals Entering the Spirits Industry
DISCUS Academy Launches Industry Fundamentals Certificate Program for Professionals Entering the Spirits Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced a new DISCUS Academy […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council and Pronghorn Unite to Host Inaugural DEI Summit June 13
DISCUS and Pronghorn Unite to Host Inaugural DEI Summit June 13 -Summit To Precede DISCUS Annual Conference in Chicago- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) is convening its […]
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