Good Morning and Happy Friday, January23, 2026.

Beer Purchasers Index Surges in January

National Beer Wholesalers Association's Beer Purchasers' Index hit its highest level in January since July 2025, posting a 14-point jump since December. 

Iowa Bill Seeks to Overturn Citizens United

A proposed amendment to the Iowa State Constitution would ban corporations from financially contributing or otherwise participating in election and ballot issue activities

U.S. Withdraws from WHO

The United States’ completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) – Not because of its misleading statements about alcohol and health but because of the organization's mishandling of the global covid pandemic.

$100K-$150K Households Living Paycheck to Paycheck Doubled in 12 Months

Among households earning $100,000 to $150,000 annually, the share living paycheck-to-paycheck by necessity has doubled in the last twelve months, from under 10% in early 2025 to 24% by December 2025

Paso Robles Wine Month to Launch Nationally May 2026

Launching in May 2026, Paso Robles Wine Month (PRWM) is a new national initiative celebrating the wines, culture and community of Paso Robles Wine Country. 

Jim Beam Offers Jim Beam & Lemonade Kit to 'Refresh Your Season'

For disappointed football fans, Jim Beam reminds fans that while not every season ends in a championship, in the face of defeat there is still something to celebrate. 

1800 Tequila, Knicks Sweeps Offers Pickup Game at Madison Square Garden

1800 Tequila and the New York Knicks have joined to offer fans a chance to play a pickup game on the court at Madison Square Garden. 

Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel