In The Media
Oregonian: Readers respond | Tax increases would further devastate alcohol sector
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KATU: 2 Towns Cider hopeful with return of concessions at Providence Park
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KOIN: Oregon brewers see few job applicants following rough pandemic year
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KPTV: Local concession vendors look to bounce back as stadiums reopen
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KEZI: Support local breweries on National Beer Day
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KPTV: Brewers still express concerns over amended bill to fund addiction recovery
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KGW: After proposed 2,800% tax on beer and wine stalls, Oregon lawmakers consider new alcohol price hikes
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KPTV: Proposed bill creating addiction recovery fund amended to create Task Force on Substance Use
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The Oregonian: Oregon Insight | Brewers were soaked by pandemic
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Central Oregon Daily: Report | Breweries severely impacted by pandemic, but quick recovery expected
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Forbes: Oregon’s Alcohol Producers Temporarily Stop A 3000% Tax Hike
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Blue Mountain Eagle: Massive Oregon beer, wine tax hike bound for slow death in legislature
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Bend Bulletin: Despite losses in sales, Central Oregon breweries remain flexible
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Portland Business Journal: Supporters and opponents of alcohol tax hike plead their cases before Oregon committee
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Beervana: Oregon beer tax hike dead … for now
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Portland Tribune: Opinion | Don’t let massive tax increase kill Oregon’s wineries, breweries
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Portland Business Journal: Proposed major hikes in beer and wine taxes in Oregon appear to be off the table
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Portland Tribune: Lawmaker deletes name from bill raising alcohol tax 2,000%
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Portland Business Journal: Beverage industry mounts campaign against proposed alcohol tax hike
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The Oregonian: Editorial | Bill to raise beer, wine taxes a false start to a legitimate goal
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Press Releases
Oregon Beverage Alliance Statement on Amended HB 3377
The Oregon House Behavioral Health Committee passed amended HB 3377, which still includes predetermined outcomes to increase prices for consumers that would harm local beer, wine, cider and spirits jobs PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Beverage Alliance released the...
Help Struggling Brewers by Celebrating National Beer Day
As restrictions are lifted, cheers on National Beer Day and support Oregon brewers devastated by COVID-19 closures PORTLAND, Ore. — On April 7, America celebrates National Beer Day to commemorate the date President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-legalized beer months ahead...
Oregon Beverage Alliance Stands Ready to Work with Lawmakers
Before raising taxes on Oregon’s homegrown businesses, an examination of existing funds and programs is needed PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Beverage Alliance supports the creation of a balanced taskforce of diverse stakeholders with all parties involved working...
Oregonians Overwhelmingly Oppose Raising Prices, Taxes on Alcohol
House Bill 3296 is an unprecedented tax increase that would devastate Oregon beer, wine, cider and spirits PORTLAND, Ore. — House Bill 3296 would increase taxes on beer and cider by nearly 3000% and increase taxes on wine by nearly 2000%, making Oregon the highest...
Oregonians Overwhelmingly Oppose Raising Taxes on Beer, Wine, Cider and Spirits
74% of likely Oregon voters oppose increasing beer, wine, cider and spirits taxes PORTLAND, Ore. — Three out of four Oregonians say Oregon’s beer, wine, cider and spirits taxes are either too high or about right according to a recent survey conducted by Patinkin...
Oregon Beverage Alliance Thanks Gov. Brown for Not Including Harmful Tax Increases on Beer, Wine and Cider in Budget
Due to COVID-19, Oregon has already lost 50,000 hospitality jobs PORTLAND, Ore. — Closures due to COVID-19, coupled with unprecedented wildfires, have had a devastating impact on Oregon’s breweries, wineries, cideries, restaurants, bars and hospitality sector. The...
Oregon Economic Forecast: Brewpubs, Wineries, Restaurants Hit Hardest
50,000 Oregonians working in hospitality have lost their jobs, with more likely as a result of ‘freeze’ PORTLAND, Ore. — On Nov. 18, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released its 2020 Economic and Revenue Forecast, which showed the hospitality sector has been...
Oregon Beverage Alliance Requests Relief to Protect Jobs Amid COVID-19 Closures
Due to COVID-19, Oregon has already lost 53,000 hospitality and leisure jobs, more restaurant and bar closures will make it worse PORTLAND, Ore. — Closures due to COVID-19, coupled with unprecedented wildfires, have had a devastating impact on Oregon’s breweries,...
OHA Proposed Tax Increase is Bad for Oregon Brewers, Consumers
81% of Oregonians oppose a beer tax increase PORTLAND, Ore. — More than 80% of Oregonians oppose increasing beer taxes according to a recent survey conducted by Patinkin Research Strategies. Oregon likely voters were asked how they felt about the state’s current beer...
Oregon Economic Forecast: Bars and Restaurants Hit Hardest
44% of Oregonians working in the hospitality and leisure sector have lost their jobs PORTLAND, Ore. — On Sept. 23, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis released its 2020 Economic and Revenue Forecast, which showed the hospitality sector has been hit hardest by the...