Grocery stores and other retailers could sell liquor under a long-discussed privatization bill that rolled out Tuesday at the General … [Read more...] about Lawmaker proposes scrapping ABC stores, allowing other retailers to sell liquor
McGrady bill to revamp ABC system gets first committee hearing
Following a major victory last week with the passage of Senate Bill 290, Representative Chuck McGrady (R-117, Henderson) continues his … [Read more...] about McGrady bill to revamp ABC system gets first committee hearing
Bill to “Free the Spirits” Shows Positive Path Forward for ABC Reform
Raleigh, N.C. (July 23, 2019) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) and North Carolina Retail Merchants … [Read more...] about Bill to “Free the Spirits” Shows Positive Path Forward for ABC Reform
With Roy Cooper’s Signature, N.C. Distilleries Can Become Cocktail Bars
Distillers in North Carolina are raising glasses to Senate Bill 290, which cleared its final hurdle in the General Assembly Wednesday. … [Read more...] about With Roy Cooper’s Signature, N.C. Distilleries Can Become Cocktail Bars
Durham Distillery is opening a cocktail bar, now that North Carolina says it can
An expected expansion of North Carolina’s ABC laws is already having a quick effect. … [Read more...] about Durham Distillery is opening a cocktail bar, now that North Carolina says it can
Despite disappointments on alcohol reform, lawmaker says, ‘We’re winning the battle’
N.C. lawmakers, one could argue, have had unprecedented success this legislative session in reforming the state’s archaic laws governing … [Read more...] about Despite disappointments on alcohol reform, lawmaker says, ‘We’re winning the battle’
OPINION: Craft Beer Law a Win for Consumer Choice, But We Need More Alcohol Reform
Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 363, the Craft Beer Distribution and Modernization Act. The law will allow … [Read more...] about OPINION: Craft Beer Law a Win for Consumer Choice, But We Need More Alcohol Reform
Alcohol reform may be coming to N.C., and it’s about time
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system — created in 1937 in the wake of the repeal of Prohibition — for the past 80-plus years has … [Read more...] about Alcohol reform may be coming to N.C., and it’s about time
ABC boosts liquor contract where auditor found waste
RALEIGH, N.C. — The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has increased a warehousing contract that the state auditor criticized … [Read more...] about ABC boosts liquor contract where auditor found waste
North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 2
Bob has a bumper crop of North Carolina sweet potatoes. How can he get them to a consumer? Bob’s got a lot of options. Maybe Bob knows … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 2
McGrady Champions Bill to Modernize ABC System in North Carolina
HB971 aims to fix NC’s antiquated and inefficient system of selling distilled spirits Download this Press Release Raleigh, N.C. … [Read more...] about McGrady Champions Bill to Modernize ABC System in North Carolina
North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 1
Did you know that North Carolina used to be the nation’s leader in locally owned and operated distilleries? It’s true. In 1904 the state had … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 1