WineAmerica Expands its National Network
For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Chandler Executive Director 202.223.5170 Mchandler@wineamerica.org November 13, 2013 WineAmerica Expands its National Network “State … Read more
What’s Going on in Washington, DC
Log in as a member to read the National Wine Policy Bulletin. It has been nearly two weeks since the federal government shutdown and things are back in working order again, at least for the time being. The TTB is once again accepting COLA and formula applications, and Congress can focus on some other issues … Read more
The Government Shutdown is Over
The Federal Government is now open for business. The TTB should be accepting new COLA applications today. If you need to submit a COLA, we suggest waiting a few days as the system could be overloaded today. Wine related issues still remain unaddressed. Farm Bill: If the Farm Bill is not reauthorized or extended this year, … Read more
Wine Policy Day: Another Casualty of the Government Shutdown
By Michael Kaiser, Director of Communications One of the new policy initiatives at WineAmerica is Wine Policy Day. Wine Policy Day is a coordinated effort with the State Associations Council to bring Members of Congress and other elected officials to local wineries to educate them on the policy barriers that wineries face. It is designed … Read more
Tips to Avoid Expensive Health Insurance Mistakes
Tips to Avoid Expensive Health Insurance Mistakes On Oct.1, America’s health care system underwent the biggest change since Medicare’s arrival 50 years ago, when certain provisions of the ACA kicked in. Even though millions of people who have been without health coverage should finally be able to get it, the system will remain just as … Read more