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Economic Analysis: Proposed Surcharge Increase on Distilled Spirits Could Cost Oregon Businesses Nearly $40 Million in Sales, Eliminate Jobs
Distilled Spirits Council submits comments urging commission to reject misguided proposal Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) submitted written comments during the open comment period urging the Oregon […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Welcomes Pennsylvania Bill to Provide Product Parity for Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Measure will allow equal access for these low-abv products The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) welcomes the introduction of SB 688 by Senator Mike Regan which would […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Now Permanent in Washington, State is 20th in Nation to Codify this Pandemic-era Measure
Governor Inslee signed bill making the consumer- & business-friendly measure permanent Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Governor Jay Inslee for signing SB 5448, legislation […]
Read MoreBill to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent Passes Michigan House, Moves to Senate for Consideration
Distilled Spirits Council urges making measure permanent to support hospitality industry Today, the Michigan House of Representatives passed HB 4201 which would make cocktails-to-go permanent, sending the bill to the Senate for […]
Read MoreMontana Legislature Sends Bill to Allow Sunday and Monday Sales of Spirits to Governor
Distilled Spirits Council urges governor to sign bill in support of consumer convenience Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) sent a letter to Montana Governor Greg Gianforte […]
Read MoreAmy Whited Named DISCUS Vice President of State Public Policy
Amy Whited Named DISCUS Vice President of State Public Policy WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced today the appointment of Amy Whited as the […]
Read MoreCalifornia Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Provide Equal Access to Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails for Consumers
Distilled Spirits Council testified in support of bill Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified in the California Senate Governmental Organization Committee in favor of SB 277 – […]
Read MoreCocktails To-Go Now Permanent in Maine, State is 19th in Nation to Codify this Pandemic-era Measure
Governor Mills signed LD 201 last night making the measure permanent The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded Governor Janet Mills for signing LD 201, legislation to […]
Read MoreDISCUS Testifies in Support of Bill to Allow Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping in Maine
Wine DTC shipping has been allowed in the state for more than a decade The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) testified and submitted a letter of support to […]
Read MoreAlcohol Responsibility Month: DISCUS Launches Spanish-Language Alcohol Education Resources for Spanish Language Day; Partners with Rep. Linda Sanchez to Disseminate Materials
April is Alcohol Responsibility Month: Distilled Spirits Council Launches Spanish-Language Alcohol Education Resources for Spanish Language Day; Partners with Rep. Linda Sanchez to Disseminate Materials WASHINGTON – This April, […]
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