politics

New Jersey aims to bring down the cost of a liquor license

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2023

Gov. Murphy said he'll work with stakeholders to reduce the price and availability of the permits, which can cost upwards of $1 million.

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California decides to implement the Fast Act on Jan. 1 despite the move toward a referendum

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 29, 2022

Restaurant advocates have already filed a lawsuit to block the highly unusual move, which the action asserts is a clear violation of the state constitution.

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How the restaurant industry intends to kill the Fast Act, in California and beyond

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2022

The business has two years to muster public support in California for recalling the law. There and elsewhere, the plan calls for explaining how the measure will drain consumers' wallets.

Financing

New Senate plan would channel aid to restaurants that missed out on RRF money

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2022

But the assistance, capped at $25,000, would be available only to small operations.

Operations

Restaurants call on Congress to avert a rail strike

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2022

The National Restaurant Association cites an avoidance of the walkout as its top legislative priority for the remainder of 2022.

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What the midterm elections revealed about restaurants' political resolve

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 30, 2022

Working Lunch: The industry proved it won't win on key ballot issues if it doesn't put up a fight.

Leadership

Wish a restaurateur was running Congress? Here’s as close as you’ll come

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 22, 2022

One of Capitol Hill’s top officials was slicing meats and making salads before he went into politics. And the incoming speaker of the House says he hasn’t forgotten that formative experience.

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Politics and restaurants haven’t always mixed well

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: 32 years ago, the industry shot itself in the foot by supporting a legislative action that did little but tarnish the business. Here’s the cautionary tale.

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