State Rep. John Payne, R-Derry Twp plans to introduce a bill to allow the the state’s 1200 beer distributors to apply for a free permit to carry wine and spirits at your local beer distributor. Permits to wholesalers would cost $50 million. Payne’s proposal in the debate on privatization of the state’s liquor [...]
Pennsylvania’s Liquor Control Board’s Advocacy For Modernization Continues
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Chief Executive Joseph Conti appeared before the Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee this week to address its plan to modernize the Board’s operations. Ten proposals were offered to law makers as an effort to stave off privatization of the state’s Wine and Spirit stores. For more read: [...]
Beer, Wine & Spirit Producers Fight Back Petitioning Congress To Reject HR1161.
The wine wars continue.
Members of the Beer, Wine & Spirit Industry joined together recently to urge members of Congress to oppose the “Community Alchohol Regulatory Effectiveness” Act of 2011 (CARE), the legislation (H.R. 1161) sponsored by the wholesellers tier of the Alcohol Beverage Industry.
Wine America, The Brewers Association, Distilled Spirits Council of the [...]
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Proposes To Modernize It’s System Of Wine and Liquor Sales
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board officials advocated modernization changes today as it faces the threat of privatization by Gov. Tom Corbett and others to privatize the system.
The changes were discussed today at a state Senate appropriations hearing. The proposed changes include:
–Increasing Sunday store closing hours from noon until (currently 5pm) 7 or 8 pm
–Erasing [...]
Pennsylvania Wineries: The Battle For Direct To Consumer Wine Shipping Continues Under A New Act
The wine wars continue as last year’s bill H.R. 5034 aka the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act (CARE) is once again introduced in Congress as H.R. 1161, the Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2011. The bill is sponsored by Representative Jason Chaffetz (R), Congressman from Utah. A bi-partisan group of eight other members [...]
Is Your Winery, Wine Or Hospitality Business On Trickster, Fraudster, Scammer, Gangster Alert?
Just how alert are you from the tricksters, fraudsters, scammers, and gangsters that are out to drain your winery, wine or hospitality business profits? These predators prey on the fact that while you’re out planting grapes, stocking the tasting room, meeting with new vendors, or maybe seeking counsel with me, you’ll be to busy [...]
Pennsylvania’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry “Happy Hours” Are Looking To Get Happier
A legislative bill by state Rep. John Payne, R-Dauphin was unanimously approved by the state’s House Liquor Control Committee and now moves to the full House for consideration. The bill would allow the restaurant and hospitality industry in Pennsylvania to have longer “happy hours”. The bill is aimed at giving restaurants and bars [...]
Direct Wine Shipping Gains New Life In New Jersey
It appears New Jersey wineries are actively working with state legislators to enact legislation that may soon open the doors for wine shipping by both in and out of state wineries. The direct shipping bill SB766 which passed the state Senate in 2010 is expected to be fast tracked along with companion bill AB1702. [...]
Happy Holidays To Pennsylvania and New Jersey Wineries and Hospitality Businesses
One of the real joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to extend a heartfelt thanks to all Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries, wine and hospitality businesses for your continued business throughout the year. On behalf of the firm we’d like to wish each of you best wishes for peace and joy this [...]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds The Sale Of Beer At Wegmans Stores
This week the Pennsylvania Supreme Court potentially opened the door for beer sales at supermarkets and big retailers. The seven justices found in a unanimous decision that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board properly granted licenses to Wegmans Food Market Inc. to sell beer at eating areas in its supermarkets. For more information read [...]