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State Public Service Announcement
State Public Service Announcement
stated on December 28, 2015
By the end of 2015, more than 1,300 people will have died on Georgia roads. One of out evey four fatalities resulted from drunken driving.  
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By Nancy Badertscher • December 30, 2015
Susan Pitman
Susan Pitman
stated on March 16, 2015 a state Senate committee hearing
The state of Florida has seen "double-digit drops" in alcohol use among teens.
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By Joshua Gillin • March 18, 2015
Georgia Craft Brewers Guild
Georgia Craft Brewers Guild
stated on March 9, 2015 a statement
Georgia is one of only five states where breweries can’t sell you a pint of beer to drink on premise or sell you a six-pack to go.  
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By Nancy Badertscher • March 11, 2015
Clay Pell
Clay Pell
stated on August 26, 2014 a TV debate
"My campaign alone has created more jobs in the state of Rhode Island than Narragansett Beer."
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By Karen Lee Ziner • August 28, 2014
Linda Koop
Linda Koop
stated on February 25, 2014 a campaign mail flier
Says Stefani Carter "repeatedly used her campaign contributors’ donations to rent margarita machines for our state house office."
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By Sue Owen • March 21, 2014
Tavern League of Wisconsin
Tavern League of Wisconsin
stated on May 14, 2013 an interview
A 0.05 standard for drunken driving means having a glass of wine at dinner could make a person drunk.
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May 17, 2013
Bob Ryan
Bob Ryan
stated on August 15, 2011 a city council meeting
Outside of recall elections, "there's never been a public official removed from office" in Wisconsin "for anything but malfeasance in office."
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August 21, 2011
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
stated on February 14, 2011 an op-ed
Sunday liquor sales could generate $3.4 million to $4.8 million a year in additional sales tax revenue for Georgia.
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By Eric Stirgus • February 22, 2011