NEWS EDITION: Lawmakers propose bill allowing US Postal Service to deliver alcohol

A bill that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to mail alcoholic beverages to residents over the age of 21 was introduced in Congress.

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Lawmakers propose bill allowing US Postal Service to deliver alcohol

“A bill that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to mail alcoholic beverages to residents over the age of 21 was introduced in Congress.

H.R. 3721, otherwise known as the ‘‘USPS Shipping Equity Act’’ is sponsored by U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would amend prohibition-era rules which currently don’t allow USPS to mail alcoholic beverages to residents despite other couriers allowed to do so under law.”

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Here’s how the price of your beer has changed over time

“Inflation is hitting the beer industry hard as brewers grapple with increased costs for packaging and transportation.

Beer makers such as Anheuser-Busch and Molson Coors have raised prices on many of their popular beers.

Beer prices rose 5.9% in the 12 months through April 2023, and are up 72% since the year 2000.”

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“The key facts you need to know as a liquor store owner.

We know you’re busy. So we’ve tried to get to the point.

We find out more we will update this article and make a note in RED that it was updated and when. Check back occasionally.”

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