ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Tuesday, the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee will begin the work of advancing bills that represent consumer interests. Priorities the committee will hear this week include bills to curb the recent rise in stolen catalytic converters, increase penalties on illegal robocalls, and prevent price-gouging on prescription drugs.
Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) co-authored legislation to allow restaurants struggling to stay in business to sell wine and beer with food takeout orders until the state’s mandatory shutdown ends.
Restaurants will be able to sell beer, wine, and cider with food takeout thanks to legislation passed Thursday, which will provide an immediate boost for hundreds of restaurants across the state who have lost revenue during COVID-19.
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would allow restaurants with liquor licenses to sell up to one bottle of wine and the equivalent of a six-pack of beer, cider or hard seltzer with takeout food orders.
Restaurants will be able to sell beer, wine, and cider with food takeout thanks to legislation passed Thursday, which will provide an immediate boost for hundreds of restaurants across the state who have lost revenue during COVID-19.
(St. Paul, MN) – As the price of medication continues to rise, Senator Jim Metzen (DFL-South St. Paul) and others have been working hard to give consumers more choice as they fill their prescriptions. Sen. Metzen has been part of… Read More »Sen. Metzen Recognizes Progress on Pharmacy Choice Bill