Florida: Changes in store for ‘liquor wall’ plan
Florida: Changes in store for ‘liquor wall’ plan Source: News Chief Feb 16, 2017 A controversial proposal that would allow liquor to be sold in grocery stores was nearly capped in its first House committee as lawmakers expressed concerns about who could handle the bottles. The House Career & Competition Subcommittee voted […]
New Mexico: Bill would make NM alcohol taxes highest in US
New Mexico: Bill would make NM alcohol taxes highest in US Source: Sun-News Feb. 16, 2017 Rep. Joanne J. Ferrary, D-Las Cruces, has introduced legislation that would make alcohol taxes in New Mexico the highest in the nation. Ferrary, a first-term lawmaker who had worked professionally for several years on combating drunken […]
RUSSIA HINTS AT ILLEGAL SPIRITS PROBLEM
RUSSIA HINTS AT ILLEGAL SPIRITS PROBLEM Source: the drinks business by Natalie Wang 16th February, 2017 As much as 70% of spirits sold in Russia could be non-alcohol or ‘surrogate’ alcohol, Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry announced at a press conference this week. About 30% of Russia’s retail points of sales don’t […]