Category Archives: WSWA

Craig Wolf to Leave WSWA June 30

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Wolf has been with Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America for 18 years.

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Retailers Highlight Wholesalers Political Contributions

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

In the past five election cycles, beer, wine and spirits wholesalers have contributed $107 million to state political campaigns, the

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Senate OKs Tax Reform Bill; Spirits Council Praises 1st Spirits Tax Cut Since the Civil War

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Shortly after midnight the Senate passed the tax overhaul bill, 51-48.   The measure, which provides significant cuts in the federal excise tax on beer, wine and spirits, will return to the House for a final vote today.

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Top Bev/Al Lobbyists Urge Inclusion of Craft Bill in Tax Law

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In a letter to the top members of the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, the Beer Institute, Brewers Association, Wine Institute, Wine America, Distilled Spirits Council and American Craft Spirits Association urged the Craft Beverage … Continue reading →

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House Passes Tax Plan, Doesn’t Include Craft Bill

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The House of Representatives passed a far-reaching overhaul of the U.S. tax code, reducing the corporate tax rate to its lowest point since 1939 and cutting individual taxes for most households next year.

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WSWA Backs Senate Bill

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

With the House having completed its tax reform bill, attention is shifting to the Senate, and Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America praised the Senate measure, saying it “will benefit

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