Registration for the Center for Alcohol Policy’s 17th Annual Alcohol Law and Policy Conference is officially open! The 2024 ALPC will be held Monday, August 26 – Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. As one of the most valuable conferences on the calendar – and one of the very few with open registration – the Center is proud to offer everyone a seat at the table. From public health and safety advocates to regulators, industry members to legislators – all are welcome, and all are invited to attend our annual flagship co ..read more

The Center for Alcohol policy was pleased to host this webinar where our panelists led a fascinating conversation about the global history of Prohibition and the 21st Amendment! 90 years ago on December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified by the states repealing the 18th Amendment and giving way to the creation of our current state-based alcohol regulatory scheme. This succinct amendment ended the nationwide prohibition of alcohol and gave states the authority to regulate alcohol how their citizens best see fit. We marked the anniversary of passage of the 21st Amendment with a conversati ..read more

We are now accepting entries for the 2023 National Writing Competition! This national academic event is intended to foster debate, analysis, and examination of state alcohol regulation in the 21st Century. Each year, students and professionals are encouraged to participate in this significant effort to bring attention to state alcohol regulation, its complexities and many successes. Up to three winners will be selected, and 1st – 3rd place recipients have a chance to win $5,000, $2,500, or $1,000 respectively. Learn More ..read more

Philadelphia, PA – The Center for Alcohol Policy is pleased to announce it is awarding Frederick “Ted” Mahony, Chief Investigator of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, with its 2023 Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award. The Center announced the award, which recognizes a specific program, agency or person who oversees the alcohol industry and promotes public health and safety, at the 16th Annual Alcohol Law and Policy Conference.   “The Center is proud to present this award to Ted Mahony for providing leadership within the ..read more

The Center releases its biannual report of the public’s take on the alcohol regulatory system 4/20/23 Read the Report ..read more

We are pleased to announce that the Honorable Kathy Jennings will keynote the Center’s 16th Annual Alcohol Law and Policy Conference taking place in Philadelphia, August 28-30, 2023.  About Attorney General Jennings A Wilmington native – General Jennings has spent her career working on behalf of the people of Delaware. As the state’s chief legal and law enforcement officer, Jennings demonstrates a focused commitment to “making Delaware a safer place to live and raise our children, making the justice system fair and equal for everyone, and combating the ..read more

Americans Support State Based Alcohol Regulation and See Public Health and Safety as Priorities for Legislators The Center for Alcohol Policy’s 2023 survey on public sentiment toward alcohol regulation in the U.S. found that attitudes among adult Americans remain the same: the long-standing alcohol regulatory system in the U.S. works, and people like it. There is overwhelming consensus throughout the nation that alcohol is a product that needs to be regulated. This includes similar numbers of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents showi ..read more

Consensus is Clear: Americans Support State Based Alcohol Regulation and See Public Health and Safety as Priorities for Legislators Alexandria, VA. – According to a recently released national poll commissioned by the Center for Alcohol Policy, Americans across the political spectrum continue to be satisfied with the state regulation of alcohol. This includes clear and overwhelming satisfaction with the current alcohol regulatory system. Public health and safety also continue to be the top priority when considering any future changes to the alcohol system. “This year’s survey, as in past years ..read more

The room block is officially open for the 16th Annual Alcohol Law and Policy Conference in Philadelphia, PA. The Center is excited to hold our conference at the historic Bellevue Hotel, which is located just steps from City Hall and boasts gorgeous views in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City. Book with Hyatt ..read more

Registration for the Center for Alcohol Policy’s 16th Annual Alcohol Law and Policy Conference is officially open! The 2023 ALPC will be held Monday, August 28 – Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA at the Bellevue Hotel. As one of the most valuable conferences on the calendar – and one of the very few with open registration – the Center is proud to offer everyone a seat at the table. From public health and safety advocates to regulators, industry members to legislators – all are welcome, and all are invited to attend our annual flagship conference! R ..read more