In response to the Supreme Court's decision striking down New York's discriminatory ban on interstate direct-shipment of wine, Governor George Pataki this week signed a new law legalizing interstate direct shipment of wine. The law takes effect in 30 days.

The AP story is here. The story reports that Michigan, the other state involved in the Supreme Court case, is considering similar legislation that would move in the opposite direction, by banning all direct shipment, whether from in-state or out-of-state wineries.