The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded passage of historic legislation that will extend permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to Russia, saying the bill will boost already-growing American spirits exports to the world’s third-largest spirits market by volume, and...More>>

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American Beverage Licensees (ABL) has released a new study on the overwhelmingly positive economic impact that America's beer, wine and spirits retailers have on jobs, taxes and the overall economy. More>>

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) released the “Americans with Disabilities Act: Toolkit for Restaurant Operators,” an information-rich resource that helps restaurateurs comply with updated accessibility guidelines and welcome guests with disabilities to their restaurants.More>>

Source: NRN - “Top of Mind,” a special report covering today’s largest concerns among the restaurant operator community. This report was created in anticipation of MUFSO, taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 2, where hundreds of operators gather to share ideas and best practices. More>>

The National Restaurant Association today issued the following statement, expressing opposition to the terms contained within a proposed swipe fee antitrust settlement.More>>

SunGazette: Pennsylvania's system of buying wine, spirits and beer is so outdated and inconvenient, that it's almost easier to buy a bottle of wine in New Zealand and fly it back than to pick up the same thing in New Jersey.More>>

The Oregonian: Gov. John Kitzhaber has offered up a former Republican lawmaker to be the newest member of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, a move widely seen as part of his effort to get rid of the agency's longtime director Steve Pharo. More>>

Boston Herald: Restaurant and bar owners overwhelming voiced support for maintaining the state’s so-called “Happy Hour” law that prohibits them from serving free, discounted or two-for-one alcoholic drinks at a hearing in Boston today.More>>

Restaurant.org: With Congress now taking a five-week recess, taxes are among the top issues lawmakers still need to resolve this year. More>>