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Possible Government Shutdown: Impacts to Brewery Operations government building with closed stamp overlaid

Possible Government Shutdown: Impacts to Brewery Operations

With a partial government shutdown looming, some breweries may see impacts to Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) filings.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 Applauds the Introduction of the CHEERS Act

Brewers Association Applauds the Introduction of the CHEERS Act

The Brewers Association adds its support to legislation providing assistance to hospitality venues serving draft beer.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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February 2024 Federal Legislative Recap capitol building with February legislative recap text overlay

February 2024 Federal Legislative Recap

Brewers Association Senior Director of Federal Affairs Katie Marisic provides an update on federal legislation relevant to craft brewers in this February recap.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 Promotes Small Producers and Competition in TTB Listening Session Selecting beer from cooler with Brewers Association and TTB logos

Brewers Association Promotes Small Producers and Competition in TTB Listening Session

BA general counsel Marc Sorini testified today as part of the TTB Public Listening Sessions on Alcohol Beverage Labeling and Advertising.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager; Katie Marisic, Senior Director of Federal Affairs; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, General Counsel.

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State Legislative Roundup: Key Issues See Action in Several States state capitol building with gold dome

State Legislative Roundup: Key Issues See Action in Several States

The Brewers Association government affairs team had a busy week assisting state brewers' guilds with legal guidance and legislative support.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager; Katie Marisic, Senior Director of Federal Affairs; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, General Counsel.

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TTB Commences Long Process to Revise its Labeling Rules beer bottles with blurred labels and ttb logo

TTB Commences Long Process to Revise its Labeling Rules

The TTB has begun the process of considering mandatory disclosure rules for alcohol content, major allergens, nutritional information, and ingredients.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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Polar King Commemorates Milestone Employee Anniversary

Polar King International, Inc., America’s leading supplier of outdoor walk-in refrigerated and freezer units, recently honored plant manager Bob Erexson for 40 years of dedicated service to the company. As a token of appreciation, Polar King leadership awarded Erexson a …Read More

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By Charlie Hatch

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Merican Light Beer Launches in Northern California

A Brand Spankin’ Old American Light Lager that is Made for ALL. April 15, 2024 – Redding, CA – Merican tastes just as good in California as it does in Texas. Just as crisp in New York City as it is …Read More

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By Israel Dominguez

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