TABC taps alcohol distributors to help fight human trafficking at bars, restaurants, liquor stores

TABC taps alcohol distributors to help fight human trafficking at bars, restaurants, liquor stores   Source: https://www.dallasnews.com/ Karen Robinson-Jacobs, Hospitality/Leisure Industry Reporter February 8th   The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission wants alcohol delivery people to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking in TABC-licensed bars, restaurants and liquor stores.   This week, the department […]

MD:  Mandatory liquor license mediation harmful to Baltimore and its residents

MD:  Mandatory liquor license mediation harmful to Baltimore and its residents The Baltimore Sun By Becky Lundberg Witt February 9, 2018 This legislative session, Senator Joan Carter Conway and the Baltimore City Delegation have reintroduced House Bill 747 and Senate Bill 398, which would give the Baltimore City Liquor Board the authority to require mediation between liquor licensees […]

SD:  Anti-alcohol resolution gets booted by a legislative panel

SD:  Anti-alcohol resolution gets booted by a legislative panel Capital Journal By Bob Mercer State Capitol Bureau February 9, 2018 A legislative resolution calling for “thoughtful taxation” of alcohol products in South Dakota ran into stiff opposition Thursday from some state lawmakers. The House Health and Human Services Committee voted 8-3 against adopting it. HCR […]