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

From CNBC.com:New York brewmeisters can celebrate with some Saranac beer brewed in the foothills of the Adirondacks or Brooklyn's Monster Ale now that state officials have found a way to restore a tax break for craft beer brewers.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 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>>

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>>

The American Beverage Institute launches thenewprohibition.com, shining light on anti-alcohol groups and policies. More>>

The American Beverage Institute (ABI) is launching a new Website TheNewProhibition.com, which shows how anti-alcohol activists are attempting to restrict and stigmatize responsible alcohol consumption.More>>

Maryland will join the nearly 40 states that allow direct-to-consumer sales of wine when Governor Martin O'Malley signs the "Alcoholic Beverages – Direct Wine Shipment" legislation into law.More>>

The Distilled Spirits Council testified today in opposition to Senate Bill 994, legislation to create a second sales tax for alcohol.More>>

In Dr. Peter Cressy's keynote speech at the NCB Show, he discussed the positive outlook for the spirits industry while decrying the ongoing threat of tax increases and ignition interlock.More>>