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Big Court Win For I-1183 Supporters – Right Before New Years

  Well, its the final days of 2011.  A whole year expended, and a big decision about changing the alcohol game in Washington has been made. 2012 will bring big changes set forth in Initiative 1183 – unless two groups of litigants can bring implementation to a stop.   Just this week, we got word [...]

This Senator Loves His Beer: Schumer Launches “I Love NY Beer”

  For all that Washington has been doing for beer, someone went ever further. A few months back, we were talking about the BEER Act on this blog. But check out what NY Senator Charles Schumer has decided to do.   Sen. Schumer has launched a new beercentric campaign called “I Love NY Brew,” in [...]

Two Lawsuits Aim To Take Down I-1183 Implementation

  I have to start this article by giving full credit to Susan Johnson and her wonderful alcoholic beverage law for breaking this news. Kudos to you guys.   Two Superior Court suits have sprung up, challenging the validity of I-1183. As you are probably aware by now, I-1183 won a successful battle in November. [...]