Alcohol has its enemies, some residing in the U.S. government and using taxpayer dollars and junk science to further restrict the sale of a legal product. More>>

The battle over alcohol policy is now being fought in the arena of public opinion by American Beverage Institute and other drinks industry groups. Can it be won?More>>

The Fourth Annual Center for Alcohol Policy Alcohol Law Symposium concluded after two days filled with experts, scholars and insiders who shared experiences, opinions and insights into today’s alcohol policy issues. More>>

The National Restaurant Association applauded Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Congressmen Charles Boustany (R-La.), Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) and John Barrow (D-Ga.) for standing up for America’s restaurants.More>>

At the American Beverage Institute (ABI) annual conference in Florida, hot topics included ignition-interlock legislation and the use of federal funding for in-vehicle alcohol detectors. More>>

The American Beverage Institute urges operators to get involved as anti-alcohol groups work to prohibit the sale and enjoyment of alcohol in bars and restaurants. More>>

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder urged members of the State Legislature to reject State Representative Mike Turzai's legislation to privatize wine and spirits sales.More>>

Jay-Z plans 40/40 Club in London, Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival is a success, "Jersey Shore" cast blamed for B.E.D.'s closing. Meanwhile, Rhode Island extends nightclub hours and Ohio passes a bill to allow concealed weapons in clubs. More>>

The National Restaurant Association files comments regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft menu labeling regulations. More>>

The widely publicized 3% increase in the sales tax on alcoholic beverages took effect July 1, but restaurants and bar owners are already finding new problems with the law that went unnoticed by legislators. More>>