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BA Urges Protection of Duty-Free Canadian Materials in USMCA Review Composite image with barley closeup and stack of aluminum beer cans

BA Urges Protection of Duty-Free Canadian Materials in USMCA Review

The Brewers Association submitted formal comments to the office of the USTR urging for the protection of duty-free access to key Canadian materials.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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BA Submits Responses to OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Rule Brewery scene with OSHA logo overlayed

BA Submits Responses to OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Rule

The BA submitted responses to OSHA’s questions following the July 1 hearing on proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention regulations.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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“Brews to Barns” Tax Credit: Turning Brewery Waste Into Agricultural Value Collage-style graphic featuring a cow, grains from brewing, and a glass of beer

“Brews to Barns” Tax Credit: Turning Brewery Waste Into Agricultural Value

A potential excise tax credit for spent grain donations could be a boon for small brewers, farmers and ranchers, and the environment. 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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Unlock the Benefits of the BA’s New State Legal Resources Beer with government building a text

Unlock the Benefits of the BA’s New State Legal Resources

Introducing a new resource to help brewers stay compliant, save time, and make informed business decisions.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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Government Shutdown Now in Effect: What Brewers Should Know Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown Now in Effect: What Brewers Should Know

The federal government has officially entered a shutdown after funding lapsed. Learn how this will affect your business.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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TTB Moving to all Electronic Payments and Disbursements hands working at computer with TTB logo overlaid

TTB Moving to all Electronic Payments and Disbursements

Effective September 30, 2025, the TTB will mandate electronic disbursements, with payments to follow as soon as practicable.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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Potential Government Shutdown Looms Exterior of U.S. Capitol with don't walk pedestrian sign

Potential Government Shutdown Looms

A looming government shutdown could delay TTB approvals and SBA loans. Learn how brewers can prepare and protect their businesses.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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BA Submits DOJ Comments on State Laws That Hurt Business Beer being loaded onto truck

BA Submits DOJ Comments on State Laws That Hurt Business

The BA submitted comments to the DOJ on state laws that have significant adverse effects on the national economy and on interstate commerce. 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.

See Marc Preo's Articles
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