Policy

  • Underage Drinking in Nebraska - The Facts

    Problems and Costs Associated with Underage Drinking in Nebraska
  • CDC Alcohol Outlet Density Action Guide Features Omaha

    CDC Study: Excessive drinking costs U.S. $223.5 billion Strategizer 55 - Regulation Alcohol Outlet Density: Action Guide 2010 Nebraska Young Adult Alcohol Opinion Survey     NEWS RELEASE For more information: Work: (402) 963-9047 Diane Riibe,...
  • Legislation

    "The salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen." - Hartley Burr Alexander Project Extra Mile works to initiate alcohol policies that are proven, by research, as effective ways to prevent underage drinking and limit youth access to alcohol. Working on policy initiatives is one...
  • Alcopops Supreme Court Hearing

    *UPDATE* Oral arguments on the alcopops case were heard on  November 3, 2011 before the Nebraska Supreme Court . Oral Arguments are uploaded to the Supreme Court’s Web site within 24 hours from the day in which arguments conclude....
  • Liquor Control Commission

    The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission has been charged by the Legislature to promote the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and encourage temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor by sound and careful control and regulation of the manufacture, distribution and sale of...
  • Campaign for LOCAL Control Pictures

                  What’s Going on in Omaha? The number of problem alcohol outlets has steadily increased across Omaha, contributing to community violence and blight. Citizens feel powerless with no effective...
  • NE Young Adult Alcohol Opinion Survey

    Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Helping People Live Better Lives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2010 CONTACT Leah Bucco-White, Communications and Legislative Services, 402-471-9356 Leah.bucco-white@nebraska.gov Are Nebraska’s Young Adults Drinking...
  • Youth Exposure to TV Alcohol Ads

    For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Contact: Tim Parsons 410-955-7619 Alicia Moran 703-739-2424 x110 Youth Exposure to Alcohol Ads on TV Growing Faster Than Adults Ads Placed on Cable TV Networks More Than Tripled Baltimore, MD—...
  • LCC Bans Alcoholic Energy Drinks

      On December 8, the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission gave retailers 7 days (12/15/10) to remove alcoholic energy drinks from their store shelves. The decision came after the FDA ruled last month that alcoholic energy drinks are considered to be adulterated products....
  • Successes

    Over Project Extra Mile's history, the community coalitions have engaged in changing policies at the local and state level. Some of those successes include: Dram Shop and Social Host Liability, creating civil recovery for providing alcohol to minors Improved 911 communication protocol,...
  • Tracking Adult Providers

    Project Extra Mile routinely tracks those adults who provide alcohol to kids and put the lives of young people at risk. The organization encourages community members to engage in this process. Project Extra Mile tracks cases through the court system and writes letters to judges and...
  • Licensing Process

    With more than 5,400 permanent liquor licenses and an additional 3,200 Special Designated Licenses (SDLs) issued each year as temporary licenses for community events, it's critical for community members and municipalities to get involved in the liquor licensing process. Project...
 
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