Washington, Virginia, North Carolina and Mississippi are each assessing plans to reform their alcohol regulatory systems, and privatization is among the options on the table.More>>

Still on the books in Utah is a population quota limit for bar and restaurant liquor licenses, which caused eight operators to vie for one available license last month.More>>

In one of his final gubernatorial acts, Governor Jon Corzine signed legislation last night allowing New Jerseyans the chance to sample distilled spirits at liquor stores.More>>

Legislation was passed by the New Jersey legislature today which, if signed into law, will subject first time DUI high blood alcohol content offenders to use ignition interlock devices.More>>

Passage of ignition interlock laws, according to the American Beverage Institute, would eliminate substantial on-premise consumption and would devastate the hospitality industry.More>>

Senate Bill 2098 allows adult consumers to sample up to three separate one-half ounce servings of spirits in any one calendar day at a pre-planned tasting event in a liquor store.More>>

Tennessee's new law allowing people with handgun permits to be armed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol is unconstitutionally vague, a judge ruled on Friday.More>>

Nightclub and bar owners and operators banded together to support political candidates, helping pro-nightlife candidates win several tight races in different parts of the country.More>>

NoDrinkTax.com from ABI offers updates on pending alcohol tax legislation, the impact of increased spirits, wine, beer and drink taxes on the economy, employment and actual tax revenue collection.More>>

Following a damning report released on Sept. 30, the New York State Liquor Authority is streamlining its applications process.More>>