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Cheers to More Cheers: Pennsylvania Extends Happy Hour Limits to Boost Social and Business Spirits

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Plains Township, PA — A change to Pennsylvania’s liquor legislation now allows adults over the age of 21 to enjoy extended happy hours, a welcome shift for patrons and an array coming-of-age establishments. Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a bill into law that significantly expands the allowable duration of drink specials. The revision permits licensed bars and restaurants to offer up to four hours of happy hour promotions each day, capping at a total of 24 hours per week. The law aims to boost local businesses by allowing them more flexibility to attract guests looking … Read more

Cheers to More Cheers: Pennsylvania Set to Extend Happy Hours and Permanently Expand Outdoor Dining Post-Pandemic

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Pittsburgh, PA — Amid ongoing efforts to rejuvenate local economies affected by the pandemic, Pennsylvania is set to extend and revise its liquor laws, potentially offering a lifeline to bars and restaurants across the state. The proposed legislation, which has cleared the state legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature, aims to increase the permissible hours for happy hours from 14 to 24 hours per week, as well as make permanent certain pandemic-era provisions like expanded outdoor seating. Len Semplice, proprietor of Redbeard’s Bar & Grill in Mount Washington and downtown Pittsburgh, hailed the legislative … Read more

Cheers to the Fourth: How Tennessee Celebrates with Spirits, Safety Measures, and Convenient Laws

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Nashville, TN — As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July, festivities are set to include more than just fireworks and barbecues. Retailers expect a noteworthy spike in alcohol sales as millions celebrate Independence Day. In 2023, U.S. consumers spent a whopping $4.02 billion on alcoholic drinks during the month of July, with beers, ciders, and flavored malt beverages leading the charges, according to data compiled by Capital One Shopping Research. This surge includes significant expenditure on diverse alcoholic options; wine purchases reached $656 million while spirits like whiskey and vodka accounted for $900 … Read more

Cheers to Change: Indiana Bars Set to Revive Happy Hour Specials Under New Law

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INDIANAPOLIS — Starting July 1, bars in Indiana will be allowed to reintroduce happy hours, offering drink specials for limited hours each week, following the lifting of a longstanding restriction. This change comes as part of a new law signed by Governor Eric Holcomb in March after receiving significant bipartisan support during the last legislative session. The reinstated provision permits bars across the state to offer discounted drinks for up to four hours a day and a total of 15 hours per week, though specials are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. This … Read more