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Bill 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 […]
Read MoreSunday and Monday Sales of Spirits Now Allowed in Montana with Governor’s Signature
Montana becomes 44th state to allow seven-day sales, only 6 still prohibit Sunday sales Today, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 867 allowing the sale of distilled spirits products from […]
Read MoreOregon: Distilled Spirits Council Testifies Against Proposed Spirits Surcharge Increase
Analysis: Hike Could Cost Oregon Businesses Nearly $40 Million in Sales & Eliminate Jobs The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified today before the Oregon Liquor and […]
Read MoreBill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Connecticut Passes House, Heads to Senate for Vote
Distilled Spirits Council urges Senate passage in support of local businesses and consumers Late yesterday, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed H.B. 6548 , legislation to allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and […]
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