Fallin away The queen is dead; long live the king. Mary Fallin’s eight-year reign of terror over the state is over, and her successor Kevin Stitt is a political outsider who campaigned on his version of “drain the swamp” but has surrounded himself with insiders during his transition to the Governor’s Mansion. Oh, Gov. Fallin, […]
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Alcoholmanac: ABLE Commission is prepared to issue licenses under new alcohol laws, but a small number of businesses are applying
ABLE Commission is prepared to issue licenses under new alcohol laws, but a small number of businesses are applying.
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Chicken-Fried News: No violin needed
Attempts to challenge and derail State Question 792 were thwarted recently, and Oklahomans will still be able to enjoy buying full-strength beer and wine in grocery stores in October 2018.
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Alcohol reform is still underway at the state Capitol
Proposed bills include changes to taxes, the number of liquor licenses someone may have and stores opening on Sundays.
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Cover Story: Chicken-Fried News year in review and predictions for 2017
CFN looks back on 2016 and makes predictions about what Okies will get up to in 2017.
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New alcohol laws would affect manufacturers, distributors, retail shops and consumers
Manufacturers, distributors, retail establishments, customers and lawmakers have different ideas about Oklahoma’s liquor laws.
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Booze and Brews: Proposed bills could change Oklahoma’s alcohol laws
Two proposed bills could result in massive changes to Oklahoma’s antiquated alcohol and liquor laws.
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Commentary: What rivalry?
Without uniting these cities on important issues, we might lose our ability to put our state on the map in a positive light.
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Hooch hardware
A measure to legalize the sale of non consumable drinking “accessories” at liquor stores passed the House several weeks ago on a 64-27 vote. If House Joint Resolution 1015 passes the Senate, the question, which amends the Oklahoma Constitution, will be left up to the people of Oklahoma. To allow nonalcoholic beverages (or mixers) on […]