alcohol

The bureaucracy you should really hate

The phony debate over approving ready-to-drink cocktail sales is an example of government bureaucracy that doesn't get enough hate.

April 28, 2025

Just say no to expanding sales of “cocktails in a can”

Not surprisingly, the alcohol industry is lobbying heavily to expand the sale of these beverages.

May 31, 2023

Bill to increase curbside alcohol limits divides House Republicans

More Republicans voted against the bill than voted for it, but strong support from Democrats lifted it to passage.

April 24, 2023

Alabama Senate passes liquor liability insurance reform

With this legislation, the cost of liquor liability insurance for restaurant and bar owners should decrease.

March 24, 2023

Governor asks for Russian-sourced liquor to be removed from ABC stores

All Russian-sourced liquor products should be removed from state-run liquor store shelves "until further notice."

March 1, 2022

Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation

Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.

June 17, 2021

Medical marijuana bill appears poised for passage

Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana.

May 6, 2021

House passes bill to allow home delivery of alcohol

The bill would allow Alabama residents to legally have beer, wine and liquor delivered to their front door.

April 2, 2021

Alabama records more than 40,000 coronavirus cases in July

Not only is July the worst month for new coronavirus cases, but the number of cases reported in July is also more than every other month of the pandemic combined.

July 28, 2020

Bars are weak point in COVID spread

On Monday, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ordered all bars to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m. in an attempt to somewhat control the spread of the coronavirus.

July 28, 2020