08.23.12 - 0 comments
Congresswoman Emerson Tours and Tastes at Missouri Brewery
On August 17, 2012 US Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson (MO-8) toured Bucyrus microbrewery, Piney River Brewing company. 
08.08.12 - 0 comments
Brewers Guild Update: Illinois
Acacia Coast, State Brewers Association Coordinator, provides and update on the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild 
08.07.12 - 0 comments
Support for Small Brewer Legislation Brings Congressman to Local Brewery
U.S. Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ-1) recently visited the new Flying Fish Brewing Co. facility in Somerdale, N.J. 
08.02.12 - 0 comments
NY Governor Cuomo Signs Franchise Reform Bill
With Wednesday August 1 set as a deadline for the Governor to act, the pending NY franchise reform bill was signed into law. 
07.18.12 - 0 comments
NY Governor Cuomo Signs Craft-Friendly Bill
After passing in both the state Assembly and Senate, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that will help strengthen the craft brewing industry in NY. 
07.11.12 - 0 comments
Michigan Brewers Guild Celebrates 15 Years
With some states struggling to maintain their fledgling brewers guilds and several others with no guild at all, Michigan Brewers Guild stands as an example of a well-founded and flourishing organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the local brew 
07.09.12 - 0 comments
Senator Blumenthal Visits Thomas Hooker Brewing Co., Discusses Small Brewer Tax Reduction
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut recently visited Thomas Hooker Brewing Company. As a co-sponsor of S. 534 he supports excise tax recalibration for small brewers. 
07.06.12 - 0 comments
Kentucky Craft Brewers Form Guild
Nine breweries from across the state of Kentucky have united to form the Kentucky Guild of Brewers (KGB). 
06.19.12 - 0 comments
Brewers Association Member Outreach Results in Congressional Brewery Visits
As part of its mission to promote and protect the craft brewing industry, the BA continues to work with member breweries to advance small brewer excise tax legislation and build relationships with their elected officials. As part of its mission to promot 
06.18.12 - 0 comments
New York Poised to Restore Beer Tax Provision
With the announcement that Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders have reached an agreement on legislation that will keep New York's craft brewing industry competitive, hopes are high that the legislation will receive immediate consideration before th 


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