Tag Archives: Dale Szyndrowski

Chicago Council OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In the wake of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature of a bill allowing cocktails to go through June 2, 2021, the Chicago City Council adopted a similar measure. The action was applauded by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  “Chicago … Continue reading →

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In Historic Move, Texas Legislature Ends 5-Package Store Limit

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The Texas Senate and House of Representatives have overwhelmingly approved and sent to Gov. Greg Abbott historic legislation that strikes down a decades-old anticompetitive and

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Texas Bill Would Let Package Stores Open on Sundays

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The legislation, if approved by the 86th Legislature, would repeal one of the remaining so-called “blue laws” in Texas.

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Indiana’s Gov. Signs Sunday Alcohol Sales Bill

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Gov. Eric Holcomb called the bill an example of how Indiana is modernizing liquor law to meet consumer expectations.

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Indiana Legislature Ends Ban on Sunday Alcohol Sales

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The Indiana legislature today voted to end a ban on Sunday sales of alcohol which dated back to the founding of the state in 1820.  Gov.

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Oklahoma Gov. Signs Sunday Spirits Sales Bill

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin for signing legislation making Oklahoma the 40th state to allow Sunday spirits sales, ending an archaic, Prohibition-era Blue Law. The law allows retail package liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sunday on a local-option basis beginning … Continue reading →

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