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July 23, 2019

Lawmaker proposes scrapping ABC stores, allowing other retailers to sell liquor

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

In the News

July 23, 2019

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

In the News

July 23, 2019

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

Press Releases,  Updates

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July 18, 2019

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

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July 18, 2019

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

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July 3, 2019

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’

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June 10, 2019

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

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May 31, 2019

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

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May 15, 2019

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

In the News Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

May 8, 2019

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

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April 25, 2019

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

Press Releases Chuck McGrady,  Jason Saine,  Jon Hardister,  Pricey Harrison

February 15, 2019

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

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asterixmiraj khaled@asterix·
30 Jan

why is #Canada stuck with 18th century rules in 2021? & da fascination with monopolies like @LCBO @LaSAQ_officiel @theNSLC?
get with the program #Ontario #Quebec #NovaScotia @ONfinance @FinancesQuebec & #FreeTheSpirits!🍷🍻🥃🍹#EcommerceIsFuture #FreeTheBeer #WinesForAllCanadians

Toronto Star@TorontoStar

In December, Conservative MP Dan Albas tabled bill C-260 which seeks to overturn restrictions to shipping wine, beer and spirits from one part of the country to another. http://thestar.com/news/canada/2021/01/29/will-pandemic-finally-loosen-canadas-liquor-lockdown-why-booze-from-other-provinces-remains-the-thing-you-cant-order-to-your-door.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=Business&utm_content=liquorlawscanada

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Andye123Andy Ellen@Andye123·
27 Jan

@FoodLionNews @FoodLion So North Carolinians can go just over the NC border to @foodlion to buy spirits but have to go to a government run store for the same product in NC - think about that for a moment #ncga #ncpol @ncrla #freethespirits

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Seth_PalmerSeth Palmer@Seth_Palmer·
18 Nov

My friend @IsaVillaGarcia reminding us of the draconian method North Carolinians acquire specialty liquor. Gotta be a better way #freethespirits #freethebourbon

Isabel Villa-García@IsaVillaGarcia

Freedom!! Unless you want liquor... To all of my Wake friends, make sure you get in on the Holiday Liquor Lottery #freethespirits http://wakeabc.com/lottery/

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IsaVillaGarciaIsabel Villa-García@IsaVillaGarcia·
18 Nov

Freedom!! Unless you want liquor... To all of my Wake friends, make sure you get in on the Holiday Liquor Lottery #freethespirits http://wakeabc.com/lottery/

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