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Kansas

Kansas Bill Seeks to Raise Liquor Enforcement Tax

House Bill 2306 seeks to raise the liquor enforcement tax on the gross receipts of alcoholic beverages to 12 percent (from 8 percent). Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Kansas

Legislation Looks to Expand Retail Sales in Kansas

Amended in committee, House Bill 2200 expands the retail abilities of convenience stores, grocery stores and liquor stores with respect to beer, wine and spirits. Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Kansas

Cider and Mead Production for Breweries Reviewed in KS

House Bill 2332 authorizes microbreweries to manufacture and sell hard cider and mead. Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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Kansas Barrelage Cap Increase Sought

H.B. 2189 would increase the maximum numbers of barrels of domestic beer that a holder of a microbrewery license is authorized to manufacture and store during a license year from 30,000 to 60,000 barrels. A licensee would also be allowed …Read More

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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. 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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