Archive for November, 2008

Getting the Facts Straight in Michigan

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Yesterday Michigan's Liquor Control Commission, in league with Michigan alcohol wholesalers, began the process of stripping their in-state retailers of the right to ship wine to Michigan residents. What has become clear from news reports only one day after HB 6644 was secretly pushed through a Michigan House Committee is ...

Why Won’t Michigan Ask Questions About Wine Shipping?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

It has been said that "The first step toward wisdom is asking questions". This has always made sense to me. And I'm going to suggest that the tactic be investigated by the Michigan Attorney General's office. Recently the Michigan Attorney General announced they would appeal the Michigan Federal District Court ruling ...