Americans want to keep in place state and local alcohol regulations to keep them safe, according to a new poll conducted by a bipartisan team of pollsters, Whitman Insight Strategies (D) and Wilson Research Strategies (R).  The survey showed that 79% of adults support “the right of individual states to set their own laws and regulations” regarding the sale of alcohol.

To view more details on the survey results, click here.

The Center for Alcohol Policy is pleased to announce the launch of its third annual national essay contest.  The contest is intended to foster debate, analysis and examination of the effects of state alcohol regulation.

The theme of this year’s contest is: “Describe how state-based regulation of alcoholic beverage promotes public health and safety.”

The deadline for submission is November 22, 2010.  For entry rules, essay guidelines and further information, click here.

This brand new educational video depicts the contrast between the systems of alcohol regulation in the United Kingdom and the United States.

The contrast between the U.K. and U.S. systems sends a powerful message about what could happen if the American state-based regulatory system were to be dismantled.

The Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) will sponsor its Third Annual Legal Symposium October 24-26, 2010, at The Fairmont Dallas in downtown Dallas, Texas.  Some of the best legal minds in the country will gather to explore, debate and discuss current alcohol laws and the challenges facing them at the Third Annual Legal Symposium sponsored by the Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP).

Register now!

To make reservations at The Fairmont Dallas, call 866-540-4427.  Reference the Center for Alcohol Policy to obtain the special negotiated room rate of $139/night for single/double occupancy. Government employees receive a special Government Employee Rate of $117/night.

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The CAP has partnered with the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and the Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association (GBWA) to launch a dramatic documentary which tells the very real and emotional story of Chris Sandy, a convicted drunk driver who is now serving time behind bars. The documentary is intended to show young people the consequences of underage drinking and drunk driving.

To request a copy of the 30-minute DVD, e-mail info@centerforalcoholpolicy.org.