For those who thought it couldn’t happen, well, it looks like it’s closer to becoming reality. Ignition interlock as punishment for all drunk driving offenders could be here shortly. More>>

States and the federal government weigh mandatory use of devices requiring violators to prove their sobriety before their engines start.More>>

Bartenders ratify Cachaça Declaration of Independence at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, LA.More>>

Democrats are working earnestly to appease various factions of their caucus, but it appears they are still far from finding a solution that will summon enough votes.More>>

The House Ways & Means Committee completed work on the health care bill late last Thursday night. The legislation passed the committee by a vote of 23 to 18, with three Democrats voting against the bill.More>>

Next month the American Beverage Institute will release a new report on developments on ignition interlock technology.More>>

Congress returned from recess last week and resumed work on health care reform. Although legislation was expected to move through each respective chamber over the next two weeks, progress has stalled.More>>

With a new health care plan in the works, advocacy groups are pressing hard to raise beverage alcohol taxes. One proposal under consideration could jeopardize $9 billion in retail sales and over 160,000 jobs would be lost.More>>

A recent economic analysis showed that increasing New Jersey's excise tax on spirits and wine by 25% would cause local retailers to lose an estimated $60 million in retail sales and shed 1,000 hospitality sector jobs.More>>

The ads highlighted the fact that North Carolina’s alcohol taxes are currently 30 percent higher than those in neighboring South Carolina, stressing that a tax increase will drive more hospitality business across state lines.More>>