#robert hedlund

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Artist: Hildegunn Gjedrem Song: Warrior Song Album: Share Your Secret

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Artist: Kindlewood Song: This House Album: Desiderium

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This goes down as the first time in my recent memory where I have supported the legislation of a Republican, but I'd like to think I know good legislation )when it comes to the craft brew industry) when I see it.  Although I still believe that the repercussions of additional fees tied to barrel production should be thoroughly examined.

An excerpt from a press release by Senator Hedlund's office: 

“At a time when industries are struggling, forcing small brewers to obtain high cost licenses seems counter-productive,” said Senator Hedlund, “what we should be doing is creating a streamlined licensing process using these low cost licenses as an incentive and actually grow an industry in Massachusetts as opposed to destroying one.”

“Craft brewers already must deal with many disadvantages, from our archaic regulatory structure to the outdated 3 tiered distribution rules to competition from international conglomerate brewers. We should be creating incentives to promote this industry not hamstring it,”