Government Affairs

Brewbound Podcast: The Brewers Association’s 2022 Legislative Goals

Brewbound Podcast: The Brewers Association’s 2022 Legislative Goals

Following the Brewers Association’s (BA) annual Craft Brewers Conference, general counsel Marc Sorini and federal affairs director Katie Marisic join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the trade group’s legislative agenda and what’s on the regulatory horizon for the craft beer industry.

Minnesota Wholesalers Seek Pledge From Brewers and Distillers Not to Push for Future Alcohol Legislation for 5 Years if ‘Free the Growler’ Passes

Minnesota Wholesalers Seek Pledge From Brewers and Distillers Not to Push for Future Alcohol Legislation for 5 Years if ‘Free the Growler’ Passes

A bill to expand to-go sales from Minnesota craft breweries has been paired with a proposed agreement that all parties involved in the legislation’s negotiation – which include organizations representing the state’s craft brewers, wholesalers and liquor stores – would promise to refrain from promoting other alcohol-related laws for five years.

Treasury Report on Alcohol Industry Competition Lists Concerns, Offers Remedies; NBWA, BI Critical of Report; BA Applauds Findings

Treasury Report on Alcohol Industry Competition Lists Concerns, Offers Remedies; NBWA, BI Critical of Report; BA Applauds Findings

The Treasury, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), issued a 64-page report along with several recommendations that it said would “better level the playing field for small businesses and new marketplace entrants by enforcing existing laws that promote competition and modernizing outdated alcohol regulations.”