Lawmakers Offer Sobering Holiday Message

By Warren Rojas and JM Rieger

Posted December 24, 2014 at 12:47pm

Thinking about hitting the road after knocking back a whole mess of eggnog?

This Greek chorus of sitting politicos won’t hear of it.

This cacophony of concern is brought to you by the nearly three dozen lawmakers who cut anti-drunk driving spots for the Beer Institute this holiday season.

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