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MS Anti-Prohibition Legislation Dies
Mississippi

MS Anti-Prohibition Legislation Dies

Dying in Senate committee, House Bill 777 sought to renounce prohibition as the policy of this state in favor of the legal manufacture, sale, distribution and transportation of alcoholic beverages, except in counties that vote to institute prohibition after holding …Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

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MS Direct Shipping Bill Dies in Committee
Mississippi

MS Direct Shipping Bill Dies in Committee

Dying in committee, H.B. 1280 sought to authorize direct sales and shipments of wine and distilled spirits to state residents. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

See Government Affairs Team's Articles

MS Anti-Prohibition Legislation Amended
Mississippi

MS Anti-Prohibition Legislation Amended

Amended prior to passage, House Bill 777 seeks to renounce prohibition as the policy of this state in favor of the legal manufacture, sale, distribution and transportation of alcoholic beverages, except in counties that vote to institute prohibition after holding …Read More

Link to author biography
Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

See Government Affairs Team's Articles

Anti-Prohibition Legislation Debuted in MS
Mississippi

Anti-Prohibition Legislation Debuted in MS

House Bill 777 seeks to renounce prohibition as the policy of this state in favor of the legal manufacture, sale, distribution and transportation of alcoholic beverages, except in counties that vote to institute prohibition after holding an election on the …Read More

Link to author biography
Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

See Government Affairs Team's Articles

MS Ownership Restriction Expansion Gets Governor’s Nod
Mississippi

MS Ownership Restriction Expansion Gets Governor’s Nod

Approved by the Governor, H.B. 1140 revises the types of manufacturers of beer, light wine or light spirit products that are prohibited from having an interest in wholesalers or distributor to include an entity that is the manufacturer of a …Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

See Government Affairs Team's Articles

MS Ownership Restriction Expansion Before Governor
Mississippi

MS Ownership Restriction Expansion Before Governor

On the Governor’s desk, H.B. 1140 revises the types of manufacturers of beer, light wine or light spirit products that are prohibited from having an interest in wholesalers or distributor to include an entity that is the manufacturer of a …Read More

Link to author biography
Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

See Government Affairs Team's Articles

Mississippi Alcohol Tax Increase Dies
Mississippi

Mississippi Alcohol Tax Increase Dies

Dying in committee, House Bill 1728 sought to increase the sales tax rate on a variety of goods, with the proposal for alcoholic beverages being 8%. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

See Government Affairs Team's Articles

MS Wholesale Beer Tax Legislation Becomes Law
Mississippi

MS Wholesale Beer Tax Legislation Becomes Law

Approved by the Governor, S.B. 2018 removes the tax on wholesale sales of beer. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, Vice President of Government Affairs.

See Government Affairs Team's Articles
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