| Project RAD's New Look; New Partners |
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 Kokomo, Ind., was the location for Project RAD's new launch on Nov. 3. The revamped Web site is where the online dialogue begins for Hoosiers, including our expanding community partner base. RAD stands for Responsible Alcohol Distribution, which is a joint effort to educate people about the current regulations for distributing and selling alcohol in Indiana. Kyle Rayl reached out to Howard County Sheriff Marty Talbert, Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight and Howard County Commissioner Tyler Moore who joined us in a visit with local media at Soupley's Wine & Spirits. Why Kokomo? Check out the community partners page on the site for the list of VIPs that joined us in this initiative.
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| Read more about Project RAD in National News Circles: CADCA |
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 Read more about Project RAD in National News Circles: CADCA
As anyone working in substance abuse prevention knows, a big part of preventing underage drinking are local policies that reduce access to alcohol. Randy Miller, who heads the Drug-Free Marion County coalition in Indianapolis, said a Sunday sales proposal is unnecessary and only adds to the risk of underage drinking. "We're concerned that it would increase youth access to alcohol. We don't need another day for alcohol sales; it's unnecessary and the beverage retail stores support us on this," he said. CADCA stands for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).Drug-Free Marion County is one of several community-based organizations that have partnered with the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers (IABR) for Project RAD.
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| Moving Forward: Stop Illegal Sales to Minors |
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 Recent news around the state indicates that many retailers selling alcohol did not fare well under a compliance program done by the Indiana Excise Police. The Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers is pushing for mandatory carding and already supports mandatory training for clerks. In the past, the association has also supported fines levied on clerks who sell to minors-as well as fines for minors who make illegal purchases. Read the editorial published in The Indianapolis Star by Brad Rider, the new chairman of the statewide association.
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| Today's Talk Point |
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Did you know that package liquor stores in Indiana must be owned by Hoosier residents? True. It's a legal requirement. Package store owners are local businesses. There are more than 1,000 package stores in Indiana and about 8,000 people who work in those locations; all are licensed by the state.
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