Citing legal issues, the OLCC drops Amanda Fritz’s downtown malt liquor ban.
alcohol impact area
Sobering Up
The downtown malt liquor ban is in big trouble.
Set It and Forget It!

The 2011 news stories you’ve already forgotten about.
On the Rocks?
Amid big changes, Portland’s plans for a downtown malt liquor ban won’t be ready this fall.
Hall Monitor
Next up for Portland’s proposed downtown booze ban? Microbrews and the Eastside.
Hall Monitor
“How absurd!” Portland’s booze ban won’t make downtown any more acceptable for rich old ladies.
Hall Monitor
Out of bounds: A look at why downtown’s would-be ban on booze sales doesn’t walk a straight line.
Hall Monitor
Give city hall your thoughts about the downtown ban on malt liquor and tallboys. That is, if you can dodge all the semen.
