The long annual August recess began early this year when House Speaker Mike Johnson sent everyone home so they couldn’t vote on a bill related to Jeffrey Epstein, meaning they have an even longer vacation than normal. That also means DC will be quiet, but there are still a couple items worth mentioning. Tariffs: The … Read more

Wine in Arizona? You bet! Wine is produced and consumed in all 50 states.   This is part of a WineAmerica-sponsored study  conducted by John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic research firm specializing in public policy issues. The study includes detailed national data as well as that for all 50 states plus a Methodology … Read more

Congress Flees DC! The long annual August recess was scheduled to begin after this week, but instead House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the session early so the Republican-led House of Representatives could avoid a vote related to the possible release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The issue has eclipsed virtually everything else and seems … Read more

This is part of a WineAmerica-sponsored study  conducted by John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic research firm specializing in public policy issues. The study includes detailed national data as well as that for all 50 states plus a Methodology and Frequently Asked Questions section, all available at (WineAmerica2025EconomicStudy) Wine in Alaska? You bet. Wine … Read more

BBB, ICE, Tariffs, and Wine After a lot of wrangling within and between the House and Senate, the “Big Beautiful Bill” Act was passed and sent to President Trump for his signature on July 4 as he had requested, or some say insisted. It is basically a massive budget bill reflecting his legislative priorities. There … Read more