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Senate Bill 73 would extend previously expired tax credits on capital expenditures up to $200,000 to small brewers and removes the limitation that only those with production of 1,500,000 barrels or less qualify. Read More
Victory Brewing Company’s Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet recently hosted two Congressmen at their new 160,000 square foot Parkesburg, Pa facility—small brewery champion Representative Jim Gerlach (R-PA 6th District) and the newest member of the House Small Brewers Caucus, Representative Pat Meehan (R-PA 7th District). As supporters of craft …Read More
Senator Bob Casey recently visited Troegs Brewing Company to discuss the government shutdown and a small brewer excise tax reduction.Read More
During a recent visit to Susquehanna Brewing Co. in Pittston, PA, Senator Bob Casey promoted the the Small BREW Act, which would reduce excise taxes for small breweries. Read More
Senator Casey of Pennsylvania recently stopped by Allentown Brew Works. During his visit he promoted the federal excise tax reduction for small breweries. Read More
Congressman Jim Gerlach attends Western Pennsylvania Brewers Meeting at Church Brew Works. Read More
Congressman visits small brewery which he hopes can create jobs with help from Small BREW Bill.Read More
Congressman Michael Doyle recently signed on in support of HR 4278. Total sponsorship for the Bill has reached 108.Read More
Pennsylvania Congressman Robert A. Brady recently signed on in support of HR 4278. Total sponsors of the Bill has reached 108.Read More
Pennsylvania Congressman Christopher P. Carney recently signed on in support of HR 4278. Total sponsors for the bill are now at 107.Read More
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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