Where happy hour is a crime: A state-by-state map of drinking deal bans
Since that initial wave of drinking restrictions 40 years ago, though, some states have started to rethink their laws. Kansas was the first state to repeal its total ban on happy hour specials in 2012, with Illinois and Oklahoma following suit in 2015 and 2018, respectively. Yahoo News used data from the Alcohol Policy Information System to map where bans on happy hour and unlimited drink specials remain.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CBS News
6 hours ago
- CBS News
Body camera video shows Massachusetts State Rep. John Lawn denying breathalyzer test during OUI arrest
Newly released body camera footage shows Massachusetts state representative John Lawn struggling to maintain his balance and denying a breathalyzer test during his OUI arrest last month. The 56-year-old Democrat who represents Watertown, Waltham, and Newton was arrested on July 16 after he was accused of driving drunk through Beacon Hill near the State House. Witnesses say they saw Lawn hit a parked pickup truck on Hancock Street near the State House before running two stop signs after 1 a.m. The 20-minute-long video, released by Boston Police on Monday, shows Lawn using a street sign and a fence to hold himself up during his field sobriety test. During the test, Lawn could be heard slurring his speech, swaying back and forth before denying a breathalyzer test and asking to Uber home instead. The police reporter from the day of his arrest says that officers could detect a "strong odor" of alcohol on his breath and that his eyes were "glassy and bloodshot." The Watertown native was seen in Boston Municipal Court the next day. He originally entered a not guilty plea, but then, off camera, admitted to sufficient facts, which means that he agreed to being convicted due to the amount of evidence, but did not actually plead guilty. As a result, Lawn was given one year of probation for operating under the influence, six months for leaving the scene, and lost his license for 45 days. He was also ordered to pay $550 in fines and will receive alcohol treatment and education. His charges will run concurrently. Lawn spoke outside the courtroom, but refused to take any questions. "I feel terrible. I will do all I can to make sure that I live a better life, a healthier life, and make sure nothing like this ever happens again," said Lawn. The Massachusetts Republican Party has called on Lawn to resign. He was originally elected in 2011 and is the chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
State offers cash bounty for invasive fish devastating Mississippi River: 'Recreational anglers ... are eligible'
State offers cash bounty for invasive fish devastating Mississippi River: 'Recreational anglers ... are eligible' Oklahoma will now pay $100 to anyone who catches a certain invasive fish within the state. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation announced the bounty for anyone who catches and reports a black carp, Fox 23 News reported. Anglers can claim the reward up to 10 times per month, but each catch will need to meet certain requirements. "Recreational anglers, including bowfishers, who happen to catch a black carp are eligible," Erika Sarvela, invasive carp biologist with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, said in a release. "They'll need to follow the correct procedure to ensure they receive payment for their catch." The bounty is part of the "Keep, Cool, Call" program, which is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It began in Illinois but has spread to several other states in the Mississippi River basin. Arkansas announced its own $100 bounty under the same program earlier this summer. Black carp were introduced to the United States in the 1970s to 1980s, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and are now one of four fish species known collectively as invasive carp. Just like other invasive species, black carp can spread quickly and use valuable resources that are needed by native plants and wildlife. They feed on mussels and snails, posing a threat to those local species. To claim the reward, anglers who catch a black carp in a "Keep, Cool, Call" state should humanely kill the fish and put it on ice, as transporting a live black carp is illegal in the state. They should note the exact location of the catch, as well as the type of gear used and conditions. That information, along with photos of the fish's head, mouth, and whole body, must then be sent to the proper state officials. And if anyone isn't sure whether the fish is a black carp, they should still report it to the proper authorities. "Although the reward is only for the black carp," Sarvela said, "we still want anglers to report details about any other invasive carp caught in the state." Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Two dead following shooting at Enid hospital
ENID, Okla. (KFOR) – Two people have died following a shooting at a hospital in Enid, police say. According to Enid Police, officers responded to a hospital near W Owen K Garriott Rd. and Monroe St. at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Officials say a victim and the suspect have died. The victim was not an employee of the hospital. Investigators believe this may have started as a domestic disturbance nearby. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, officers tried to make contact with the suspect after finding the suspect's vehicle in the hospital's parking lot. 'So when they found the vehicle and then located the suspect, that's then officers tried to engage the suspect and that's when the suspect fired at officers.' said Hunter McKee with OSBI. No other injuries have been reported. No more information is available as the investigation continues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
