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Pennsylvania Brews to Barns Advances to Floor 

Pennsylvania Brews to Barns Advances to Floor 

The bill would provide an excise tax credit for brewers who donate their spent grain to agriculture interests in the state at a rate of 16 cents per dry weight pound, up to $30,000 in credits per brewer annually.Read More

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State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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New Forced-Labor Tariffs Could Hit Imported Hops, Malts, and Equipment Barley

New Forced-Labor Tariffs Could Hit Imported Hops, Malts, and Equipment

Brewers may see additional tariffs on imported goods, excluding aluminum, steel, and duty-free Canadian barley and barley malt.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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State Government Affairs Roundup: Colorado, Nebraska, and Vermont Vermont State House
Vermont passed H. 921 providing enhanced self-distribution for small brewers, allowing those who produce less than 3000 barrels per year to self-distribute without starting a separate wholesale entity.

State Government Affairs Roundup: Colorado, Nebraska, and Vermont

With state legislatures across the country concluding their sessions, the BA continues to pursue advocacy efforts at the state level.Read More

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State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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Codex Committee Does Not Advance New Alcohol Labeling Work Purchasing Craft Beer

Codex Committee Does Not Advance New Alcohol Labeling Work

The CCFL considered a proposal from the WHO to begin developing new international labeling provisions for alcoholic beverages.Read More

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Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

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Wins, Losses, and Work Still To Do: A Q1 State Legislative Recap

Wins, Losses, and Work Still To Do: A Q1 State Legislative Recap

Many state legislative sessions have ended for the year. Here are the issues your association has been involved with in recent months.Read More

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State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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BA Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Framework

BA Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Framework

The BA urged the FDA not to expand existing gluten disclosure requirements and emphasized that the current federal framework already provides sufficient clarity.Read More

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Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

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Federal Government Starts Tariff Refund Process, but for Brewers Many Questions Remain Brewer walking amid pallets of canned beer

Federal Government Starts Tariff Refund Process, but for Brewers Many Questions Remain

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, and a refund process is now underway—but most brewers should expect limited direct relief. Here's what you need to know.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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