What’s Next for Missouri?

Dear Client: The contentious and heavily-lobbied Missouri franchise bill (SB 114) did not make it to a vote on Friday before the state Senate session came to a close. You'll recall the legislation would have provided a more narrow definition of "franchise" as it applies to alcohol, making it harder for suppliers to remove their brands from their current distribution houses. "We're obviously thrilled about it," Luxco chief Donn Lux, one of the bill's most vocal opponents, told WSD. "It's