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Kay Ivey names Curtis Stewart new ABC Administrator
Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced she is naming Curtis Stewart the new ABC Administrator for her second term. Current Administrator Mac Gipson,...
Kay Ivey calls for removal of all Russian-sourced liquor from all...
As Russia continues its violent attack on Ukraine, Gov. Kay Ivey has asked for the immediate removal of Russian liquor from ABC...
Steve Flowers: Privatization of ABC stores fails again
Alcohol was on the minds of many Alabama lawmakers this year as the legislature considered an abnormally high number of alcohol-related bills....
Steve Flowers: Some legislative issues
The 2020 legislative regular session is wrapping up. After this week’s two days of meeting days, only one final legislative day remains...
Surging coronavirus cases leads to reauthorizing curbside alcohol sales
With coronavirus cases surging to nearly 400,000 cases and 4,100 deaths, the state of Alabama is enacting more measures to help slow...
Alabama lifts pandemic restriction on bar hours
Originally intended to keep down crowds and encourage social distancing, the rule also reduced revenues and limited tips for servers.
State-run liquor stores an unnecessary hangover from times long past
It’s not often you go to a government website and find recipes for mixed drinks. However, go to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board...