Return of the deals: ‘Happy hour’ discounted drinks will be legal in Indiana for first time in decades

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One thought on “Return of the deals: ‘Happy hour’ discounted drinks will be legal in Indiana for first time in decades

  1. “Nothing in the bill we passed takes away the responsibility for restaurants, bar owners, their bartenders and waitstaff to ensure they’re not overserving patrons,” Teshka said.

    Yeah? And how well is that working out? Good bartenders have solved the problem?

    “ISP data shows OWI investigations have spiked in 2023” and Indianapolis arrests rising for 5 straight years.

    Lawmakers, what are YOU drinking?

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