The N.C. House on Thursday, July 11, after years of contentious debate and myriad failed efforts, were finally able to pass a bill, in an 86-28 vote, that would align craft distilleries more closely with rules governing wine and craft beer.
Published: Sunday, July 14th, 2019 @ 7:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Opponents of measures that would relax North Carolina’s arcane — punitive, even — ABC laws are running out of new arguments, which are becoming more pervasive, more hard-edged.
Published: Monday, May 27th, 2019 @ 3:56 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Sens. Joyce Waddell, D-Mecklenburg, and Andy Wells, R-Catawba, have filed legislation that would take a big step toward reforming the alcohol control system in North Carolina
Published: Thursday, February 28th, 2019 @ 2:36 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission appears to operate with little, if any, oversight, aside from a board chairman and two - now one - commissioners, who are appointed by the governor
Published: Saturday, August 25th, 2018 @ 1:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Distillers in North Carolina aren't quite ready to extend their arms in a celebratory toast, but they've certainly opened the bottle and dropped some ice in the glass
Published: Friday, June 23rd, 2017 @ 6:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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