Pot growers are betting on drinkable weed Source: Bloomberg Jun 10, 2018 Forget the ol’ puff, puff, pass. Marijuana producers are betting that an increasing number of people would rather…

The minimum wage in Minneapolis will be raised to $10.25 an hour for small businesses and $11.25 for large businesses starting July 1. It’s the second stage of a plan…

From Minnesota Watchdog.org (May 31,2018): A couple of May hearings held by the Minnesota legislature provided a preview of next year’s expected battle over whether the state should allow groceries…

From the MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE: Facing a big rise in labor costs from a city-mandated minimum wage, chefs in the Twin Cities are tinkering with new ways to run a…

Source: Public Action Management by Pamela S. Erickson May 22, 2018 When I started as an alcohol regulator, Oregon had many small wineries producing good wine—some of which was world…

The following email was sent to retailers in New York on 5/1818 from the Metropolitan Package Store Association Executive Director: Metro Retailers Unite! URGENT EMAIL TO ALL RETAILERS  AND METRO…

UPDATE 5/16/18** The House Commerce Committee met on 5/16/18. The informational hearing on HF4152 can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhDoqFo5oR8 The fire 30 minutes or so are grocery stores in favor of…

The largest charitable bingo jackpot ever awarded in the US was paid out March 30th at MLBA Member “Double R Bar & Grill” in Grey Eagle. Owner and MLBA Board…