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Steric Systems Awarded First Place in the “Innovation Showcase” Competition at 2023 DISCUS Annual Conference in Chicago
CHICAGO – Steric Systems was named the grand winner of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ (DISCUS) “Innovation Showcase” competition at the 2023 DISCUS Annual Conference in Chicago. […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Extended for Two Years in Vermont
Today, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H. 470 , legislation to extend cocktails to-go for two years. “Vermont businesses and adult consumers have embraced the added value and convenience that cocktails to-go […]
Read MoreConnecticut Becomes 22nd State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent
Measure provides increased convenience for consumers and support for local businesses Yesterday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed H.B. 6548 , legislation to allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars permanently, making Connecticut […]
Read MoreDistilled 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 […]
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