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by Brian CrawfordCEO The end of January marks more than new beginnings and just turning the page on the calendar; it also signifies the end of “Dry January” for those who chose to participate. This year, a quarter of Americans participated in Dry January, a month-long pause or reduction in alcohol consumption. After a lengthy…

by Annie LangeSenior Director, Federal Affairs The 2024 election cycle was nothing short of dramatic: a squabble over golf handicaps during a presidential debate, an incumbent president exiting the race, slews of celebrity endorsements and two attempted assassinations. Voters, pummeled by texts, ads and phone calls, were exhausted as they cast their ballots and watched…

by Brian CrawfordPresident and CEO This article originally appeared on The Nevada Independent on October 8, 2024. With the 2024 NFL football season officially underway, fans across Nevada are excited to once again cheer on the Las Vegas Raiders. Whether you’re tailgating outside Allegiant Stadium or gathering with friends at a local bar to watch…

by Annie Lange, Senior Director, Federal Affairs This month, the whole nation has watched as several major developments in this year’s presidential election upended the political landscape and conventional campaign wisdom. The headlines are awash with extraordinary moments: an attempted assassination, a sitting president deciding against seeking a second term in the middle of his…

by Bill Young, Senior Director, Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs It’s a new year; it’s a new you. As we kick off 2024, people are busy making resolutions, setting goals, and looking to improve their physical, mental, and financial well-being. One part of this self-assessment for many is reexamining their relationship with alcohol to ensure…

by Bill Young, Senior Director of Health Policy & Regulatory Affairs For over one hundred and sixty years, the Beer Institute, the oldest trade association representing the beer industry, has maintained the same message: beer and liquor are not the same and should be treated differently. Recent conversations by public health advocates have renewed interest…

This article originally appeared on Bloomberg Tax on September 2, 2022. What image comes to mind when you think of a job in the beer industry? Maybe it’s a union worker on the bottling line of one of America’s oldest beer brands—the same brand that your grandfather drank 50 years ago. Perhaps it’s your local craft brewery offering taproom samples of their latest limited-edition microbrew.

This article originally appeared on Bloomberg Tax on September 2, 2022. What image comes to mind when you think of a job in the beer industry? Maybe it’s a union worker on the bottling line of one of America’s oldest beer brands—the same brand that your grandfather drank 50 years ago. Perhaps it’s your local craft brewery offering taproom samples of their latest limited-edition microbrew.

Last week, America’s brewers flew in to Washington, D.C. from all corners of the nation to meet with our representatives in Congress and thank them for supporting our thriving, competitive industry. “Beer advocates from all across the U.S. met with members of both parties to highlight beer’s contributions to local economies and communities,” said Beer Institute director of public affairs Alex Davidson.

Even as most other states rejected its lobbying efforts, the liquor industry recently received a massive handout that’s likely to hurt Vermont taxpayers, while boosting profits for a few big, out-of-state liquor companies. New legislation significantly reduces the tax rate on canned cocktails and directs more money into the coffers of out-of-state liquor companies. It also allows Vermont’s private beverage retailers to start selling liquor-based drinks for the first time — edging out the state’s beer products that have long supported local communities and businesses.