A requirement that all 50 states mandate ignition interlock for first-time drunk driving offenders with low blood alcohol content (BAC) is part of the federal Highway Bill introduced on Thursday, June 18. The language of the bill includes penalties for states that do not comply.More>>

American Beverage Institute says Congressional Interlock Mandate is the first step toward getting interlocks in all cars.More>>

Beam Global thanks members of Congress for their efforts to strengthen and support “America’s Native Spirit.”More>>

MADD contends that The Century Council is deviating from its promise not to oppose legislation calling for ignition interlocks for first-time DWI offenders via some letters circulated in states where such legislation is pending.More>>

The Senate Finance Committee may seek funds to underwrite President Obama’s health care plan not only from increased taxes on beer and wine but also on soft drinks.More>>

Robert Strassburger asked Congress to grant a request by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for $30 million in annual funding to develop ignition interlock devices for all cars.More>>

The American Beverage Institute urges Congress to reject a proposal that would eliminate responsible consumption of alcohol prior to driving.More>>

DISCUS today called the Senate Finance Committee policy option to raise alcohol taxes a prescription for disaster for the hard hit hospitality sector.More>>

Three of 13 experts recommended to a Senate Finance Committee roundtable on May 12 that taxes on alcohol be increased significantly to help fund health care.More>>

More than 80 percent of recent alcohol elections in Texas have gone “wet.”More>>