Advocates and community partners – Thank you for your continued commitment and thoughtful engagement in the adult-use cannabis industry in Minnesota. As you may have seen, the Governor signed Chapter 121 which…

May 16, 2024 Dear Governor Tim Walz, The Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA) represents Minnesota’s small, family-owned liquor retailers, both on-sale (such as bars and restaurants) and off-sale (such as…

As you hire teens for summer positions, it’s crucial to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Join us on May 21 for a free webinar about child labor laws…

As you are likely aware, the Minneapolis City Council passed an amendment to the Tobacco Ordinance.  These changes will go into effect on May 4, 2024 with 4 areas of focus,…

The Q2 (April – June) 2024 issue of PROOF is Online: In this issue: Legislative Update MLBA Joins Coalition Opposing the “Bottle Bill” MLBA Member Off-Salers Testify at Senate Hearing…

From Minnpost 3/12/24: Proposed ‘gram shop’ rule would allow ‘crossfading’ THC, alcohol at Minnesota bars unless you’re impaired Bars and breweries had complained the “five-hour rule” that was part of…

Press Release: Governor Walz Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Business Assistance March 7, 2024 [ST. PAUL, MN] – As Minnesota continues to face record-high…

House File 3200 the so called “Bottle Bill” would require a deposit fee to be added to bottled and canned beverages sold at both on- and off-sale. This bill could…