Category Archives: Legislation

Maine Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go to 2025

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Maine Legislature passed and sent to Gov. Janet Mills (D) a bill extending cocktails-to-go in the state until March 30, 2025. “Not only does this measure provide increased convenience for consumers, but it also gives restaurants a stable source … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Launches “State Guild Supporter Program”

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The new program is intended to engage and organize the network of state distillers guilds across the country and alert them to public policy issues affecting the industry at every level of government. “Over the past decade, the number of small … Continue reading →

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Illinois Bill Would Increase Winery Self-Distribution

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A bill to increase the number of wineries that could self-distribute in Illinois has been introduced into the state Senate. In a statement, the National Association of Wine Retailers said: “Too often wineries inside Illinois and across the country are … Continue reading →

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Oregon Bottle Bill May Include Canned Wine

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Oregon’s State Senatepassed, 23-4, and sent to the Stae House  a measure that would apply the state’s 10-cents “bottle bill” deposit to canned wine. “Once an oddity, wine packaged in cans is increasingly to be found on store shelves,” said … Continue reading →

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Wine Institute Endorses Ocean Shipping Reform Bill

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Institute is supporting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R. 4996), introduced by Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-ND)  The measure seeks to address delays and disruptions within the supply chain and ocean shipping industry by giving the Federal … Continue reading →

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Beer Opposes Maryland Bill to Cut Tax on Spirits-Based Canned Cocktail

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Testifying before the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee, Jim McGreevy, president/CEO, Beer Institute, said the proposal would result in a loss to the state treasury of $21 million over the next five years. He challenged the fiscal impact statement published ahead of the … Continue reading →

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