Posts Tagged ‘breweries’

Bryant signs bill allowing for stronger beer

by Associated Press Published: April 9,2012

Tags: alcohol, beer, bill, breweries, drinking, executive, law, legislation, state government

JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill allowing stronger beer in Mississippi. The law, which takes effect July 1, allows the brewing and sale of beer with alcohol content of up to 8 percent by weight, above the current 5 percent limit. Bryant signed the bill Thursday. Supporters of the bill say that [...] [...]

Craft beer legislation passes Senate, moves to House

by Associated Press Published: March 13,2012

Tags: alcohol, beer, breweries, craft beer, legislation, legislative branch, legislators, Legislature

JACKSON — Lovers of craft beer won another victory yesterday in their efforts to ease Mississippi’s restrictions on beer brewing and consumption. Three bills with the goal of expanding beer offerings in the state and relaxing restrictions on breweries passed the state Senate. There was little debate on the Senate floor, but about a dozen [...] [...]

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