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Arizona

AZ Supplier-Wholesaler Relations Bill Passes Legislature

Passing both legislative chambers, Senate Bill 1248 would make it unlawful for a supplier to coerce or attempt to coerce a wholesaler to accept delivery of beer or any other commodity that has not been ordered by the wholesaler or …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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California

Retail Sales Contiguity Bill Intro’d in CA

Assembly Bill 2301 seeks to remove the requirement in existing law, which prohibits an on-sale retailer from purchasing alcoholic beverages for sale other than from specified persons, except for any alcoholic beverages manufactured by the beer manufacturer at a single …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Colorado

Extended Producer Responsibility Bill Heard in CO House

Subject of a committee hearing, House Bill 1355 requires the executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to designate a nonprofit organization to implement and manage a statewide program that provides recycling services to covered entities …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Connecticut

CT Brewery Sales Bill Sees Action

Undergoing a number of House procedural steps, H.B. 5331, among several provisions, would authorize a brewer to sell at retail on its premises beer brewed in collaboration with another brewer; the holder of a craft cafe permit and a beer …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Georgia

Brewery Sales Bill Stalls in Georgia

Failing to advance from committee, S.B. 420 sought to allow unlimited sales of malt beverages to individuals on a brewer’s licensed premises (current limit is 288 ounces/individual/day) and provides for charitable donations from breweries and brewpubs. Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Hawaii

Beer Definition Expansion Amended in HI

Amended in House committee, Senate Bill 2331 seeks to expand the definition of “beer” to specify an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and to include alcohol seltzer beverages, while excluding certain other forms of distillation. Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Idaho

Idaho Hops Promotion Bill Signed by Governor

Signed into law, House Bill 530 authorizes the Idaho Hop Grower’s Commission to promote beer made with Idaho-grown hops. Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

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Annette May and Ramon Tamayo Receive Inaugural Mentor of Year Award

Annette May and Ramon Tamayo have been named the 2021 Brewers Association mentors of the year for their generous contributions to the mentorship program.Read More

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Lead Storyteller, Crafted For All

Louis Livingston-Garcia currently works as a part-time administrator and writer for the Brewers Association's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, as lead storyteller for Crafted For All, and helms the Tulip and Schooner beer and spirit newsletter for Heavy Table. He has a brewing and beer steward technology certificate from Dakota County Technical College, and has cleaned kegs, wrapped cans and crowlers, provided barrel tasting notes, and helped brew thanks to it at Forager Brewing Co., Little Thistle, Tin Whiskers, and Bent Brewstillery. His written work has been featured in many publications, including Growler Magazine, Heavy Table, City Pages, 507 Magazine, Official Xbox Magazine, Game Informer, GamesRadar, October, The Pursuit of Hoppiness, and more. He has professionally photographed Kodiak bears in the wild, Minnesota United FC soccer matches, and countless breweries and beer events. If he isn't traveling around the world with his wife, he is most likely playing soccer, watching soccer, playing video games, or reading with his cat, Miyamoto (yes, named after the creator of Super Mario Bros.), in his lap, and a beer nearby.

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