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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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Lobbying Activities Percentage of 2023 Dues

For 2023, the percentage of non-deductible dues pertaining to your tax return is 3.1%. This non-deductible percentage represents the amount that cannot be claimed as a business expense by Brewers Association members on their 2023 tax returns.Read More

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Senior Vice President of Professional Brewing Division

Paul Gatza is the Senior Vice President of Professional Brewing Division at the Brewers Association. Paul’s origin in the beer community started when he took up homebrewing in 1990. He worked on the bottling line at Boulder Beer and would sneak over to the brewhouse when opportunity allowed. He owned a pair of homebrew supply shops in Boulder and Longmont, Colorado from 1994 to 1998. He served as director of the American Homebrewers Association for seven years and is in his 23rd year as Brewers Association director. Paul is ranked as a National Beer Judge by the Beer Judge Certification Program. Paul is also a former judge director of both the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, before moving to the judge panels for these elite competitions.

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New Corporate Transparency Requirements Effective January 1

The Corporate Transparency Act is a new law that requires certain companies formed or operating in the U.S. to report information about their beneficial owners to the Department of the Treasury.Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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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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Polar King Mobile Announces New Dealer in Louisiana 

News for the foodservice, refrigeration, supply chain, pharmaceutical and education industries, including Shreveport media.  Fort Wayne, IN – (Mar. 21, 2024) Polar King Mobile (PKM), North America’s premier provider of affordable refrigerated and freezer trailers, introduces Eagle Truck Center, LLC as its newest …Read More

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By Charlie Hatch

Polar King Mobile

Toast to Totality from a Texas Brewery During the April 8th Eclipse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‘Toast to Totality’ from a Texas Craft Brewery During the April 8th Eclipse Texas Craft Brewers Guild Launches Online Hub for Breweries’ Eclipse Watch Parties, Special Beer Releases, Merchandise, and more! [Austin, TX – March 14, 2024] – As anticipation …Read More

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By Caroline Wallace

Texas Craft Brewers Guild

NKY Levee Brewery to Re-Open

Newport, KY — It’s with great excitement that 16 Lots Southern Outpost announces its Grand Re-Opening on Friday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. In mid-January, the brewery sent out a public appeal, soliciting support to keep its doors open — a …Read More

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By Stephanie M Meinberg

16 Lots Southern Outpost

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