Center for Alcohol Policy

Mark your calendars! Our 18th Annual Alcohol Law & Policy Conference will be returning to Chicago Monday August 25 - Wednesday August 27. Registration information will open soon; we look forward to seeing you all there! centerforalcoholpolicy.org/law/

Not even Flavortown is immune from falling victim to this growing criminal enterprise. As attendees of the Center's recent Alcohol Law and Policy Conference will recall, organized retail crime is on the rise.

We’re pleased to present the 2025 Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award to: • LeAnna Prange, Deputy Director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission • Thomas Kirby, Chief Operating Officer, Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Authority Read more: centerforalcoholpolicy.org/nebraska-virgi…

The 18th Annual Alcohol Law & Policy Conference is underway with a record crowd of over 200 people! Cheers to a great two days of education and connection in Chicago.

📊 New survey reveals that while most Americans are unaware of hemp-derived THC beverages, once informed, a majority support regulation—modeling it after alcohol laws. Read the full release here: centerforalcoholpolicy.org/consumers-conf…

🎉Registration is now open for the 18th Annual Alcohol Law & Policy Conference! Join industry experts, regulators, and key stakeholders in Chicago from August 25–27 for timely discussions and valuable networking. Secure your spot: centerforalcoholpolicy.org/alcohol-law-po…

Get your hands on all the data and download the report for free on our website ⬇️ centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2025/03/21/cen…

4 out of 5 Americans agree that the three-tier system is working well

The Center is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 national survey on alcohol regulation. Spoiler alert: the current alcohol regulatory system that empowers states to set their own laws and regulations is working well and is wildly popular across demographics. 🧵

🚀 How did Nebraska’s Liquor Control Commission cut staffing costs by 20% & speed up license processing by 75%? Join our webinar to hear from NLCC, industry advocates & @ComputronixCX on how modern software transformed their operations! 📍 Register now: centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2025/02/25/upc…

Executive Director Kelly Roberson recently joined for an episode of the podcast @dothepot to recount lessons learned from Prohibition and the aftermath. Give it a listen below! dothepot.com/podcast-episod…

The Center never misses a chance to observe obscure holidays & Dec 5th is no exception. Happy #RepealDay to all who celebrate! Which state's ratification made the 21st Amdt #official? Why is Section 2 of the amdt the real star of the show? Click thru👇 centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2024/12/04/rem…

Take a break from doomscrolling & learn about the history of #alcohol and #ElectionDay! How many gallons of booze did it cost George Washinton to finally win a seat in the VA State House? Click through to learn more 👇 centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2024/11/05/swi…

At the 2024 Alcohol Law and Policy Conference, we were pleased to present the 12th Annual Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award to Matthew Botting, General Counsel of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Read about Matthew's career: centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2024/08/30/cal…

Kelly's key takeaways from two action-packed days in Indianapolis:

Center Executive Director Kelly Roberson closing the event with a recap of the valuable information discussed over the last two days.

Key takeaways from a great final panel:

Bill: As part of the Beer Institute’s College Marketing Codes – If you see beer marketing materials on a college campus, they had to get permission from the leaders at that campus. Branding materials can only be handed out by 21+ and can only be in licensed retailers.

The conference’s last panel examines the relationship between Greek life and alcohol – and how to make the college experience safer for all students.