TIPS POLITICAL ACTION NETWORK

TPAN allows our trainers, servers, and friends to be heard when Members of Congress, state legislatures, local governing bodies, or regulators are considering issues that affect the hospitality industry.

There is no charge to join TPAN, nor will you ever be asked make a financial contribution. Donations to TPAN can not be accepted.

To join, send an email with your name, address, and your relationship to TIPS (all information is required) to TIPS Political Action Network.

TPAN membership is restricted to TIPS employees, trainers, and their families; persons with whom TIPS has a business relationship; and persons employed in the hospitality industry. TPAN reserves the right to decline membership to anyone who does not meet one of the above mentioned criteria.

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MONTANA PRE-APPROVES TIPS
FOR REDUCED MITIGATION PROGRAM

The Montana Department of Revenue, Liquor Control Division, has pre-approved TIPS as a provider under its proposed reduced mitigation program for alcohol retailers in Montana.

Under this proposal, establishments with violations would receive a reduced, or mitigated, fine or suspension if their employees have been trained by an approved provider.

Classroom programs approved are On Premise, Off Premise, Concessions, and Gaming. We are awaiting word on our eTIPS programs.

The proposed regulation has not yet been adopted, but we expect that to happen this spring.

TPAN NOW LINKS TO C-SPAN ON-LINE RESEARCH TOOLS

We’re pleased to announce that we have recently been given permission to link to C-SPAN (Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network), and their powerful on-line tools for obtaining information on public policy issues and to contact elected officials.

Click here to visit the main C-SPAN website, where you can browse current news on public policy issues, review current policy issues, or play videos of recently broadcast C-SPAN events.

Click here to search by zipcode for a federal, state or local elected officials or find election information; information on legislation pending before Congress; and a variety of other public policy information.

These important resources are being provided as a public service. Please feel free to use them as often as necessary.

TIP: Click on each link and save it in your bookmarks. Then it will be there the next time you need it!