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January 2024 Federal Legislative Recap capitol building in winter with january legislative recap text overlaid

January 2024 Federal Legislative Recap

BA Senior Director of Federal Affairs Katie Marisic provides an update on the BA's relevant federal legislative efforts in the first month of 2024.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Liquor Modernization Legislation Into Law beer in brewery with B.A. logo and new jersey brewers guild association logos

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Signs Liquor Modernization Legislation Into Law

Governor Phil Murphy (R-N.J.) signed Bill S4265 / A5912 into law on January 16, signaling a new era of liquor enforcement in the Garden State.Read More

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State Government Affairs

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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2024 Could Be Another Tumultuous Year for Congress rows of congress seats in house chamber

2024 Could Be Another Tumultuous Year for Congress

As the first legislative session of the 118th Congress wraps up, Brewers Association Senior Director of Federal Affairs Katie Marisic looks ahead.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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Brewers Association Supports Ohio Craft Brewers’ Push for Franchise Law Reform warehouse of packaged beer and kegs with brewers association and ohio craft brewers association logos

Brewers Association Supports Ohio Craft Brewers’ Push for Franchise Law Reform

The Brewers Association submitted comments in support of House Bill 306, which would give the state's craft brewers more mobility in the marketplace.Read More

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State Government Affairs

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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Craft Brewers in Wisconsin Earn Hard-Fought Victory colorful beers in a circle with BA logo and Wisconsin guild logo

Craft Brewers in Wisconsin Earn Hard-Fought Victory

The state of Wisconsin passed legislation that included key items for the state's craft brewers, the result of nearly a decade of negotiations.Read More

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State Government Affairs

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.

See Sam DeWitt's Articles

House of Representatives Elects New Speaker Beer in front of US Capitol Building

House of Representatives Elects New Speaker

After three weeks and numerous failed votes, the House of Representatives has elected Mike Johnson of Louisiana to serve as Speaker of the House.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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How Discord in Congress Could Impact Small and Independent Brewers Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

How Discord in Congress Could Impact Small and Independent Brewers

Katie Marisic provides a recap of recent events in in Washington, D.C. and of how they could impact small and independent breweries.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

See Katie Marisic's Articles

Possible Government Shutdown and Potential Impacts to Brewery Operations government buildings with ominous sky

Possible Government Shutdown and Potential Impacts to Brewery Operations

The possible government shutdown at the end of September could negatively impact small and independent breweries. Learn how.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

See Katie Marisic's Articles

Brewers Association Hill Climb 2023 2023 BA Hill Climb attendees on capital building steps

Brewers Association Hill Climb 2023

On July 25 and 26, 100 brewery representatives, guild leaders, and allied trade members came to Washington, D.C. for the Brewers Association's (BA) 2023 Hill Climb.Read More

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Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

See Katie Marisic's Articles
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