Government Affairs

Federal THC Ban Delayed a Month   For those who have been following the never-ending saga of THC regulations at both the state and national level, you have probably heard that there have been a few updates recently.  Now is a good time to discuss the latest news.   First, Congress passed and President Trump…

HWZ Article: Governor’s Race Still Front and Center in Wisconsin Politics, September 2026   With the primary elections behind us, our eyes turn toward November 3rd with a clearer view of who is running for what, and where they stand, two months out. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) narrowly emerged from a crowded primary field to become…

DOJ Clamping Down On Unlicensed Raffles   Last year the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did a series of stories on tavern gaming, including charitable games and meat raffles.  It brought to light the fact that a lot of the raffles—even those done for charity—are not legal in Wisconsin if they’re not done right.   Taverns organizing…

Legislative Update July 2026   How many streaming services do you subscribe to right now to ensure that you can show all of the Packer games this upcoming season? Four, five…more? And how much is that costing you each month? We all remember the good ol’ days when NFC games were on Fox, AFC games…

Federal THC Ban Delayed a Month   For those who have been following the never-ending saga of THC regulations at both the state and national level, you have probably heard that there have been a few updates recently. Now is a good time to discuss the latest news.   First, Congress passed and President Trump…

The THC Regulation Saga   The on again off again federal regulations for THC products are currently on again, so it’s probably a good time to discuss where things currently stand.   Language in the 2018 federal farm bill laid the groundwork for an explosion of THC products, including the drinks and gummies currently on…

Legislative Update June 2026   In early May it was announced that state lawmakers had agreed to a deal with Governor Tony Evers to return a portion of the state’s budget surplus to taxpayers in the form of rebate checks. The legislation also included additional funding to K-12 public schools for costs related to special…

May 2026 HWZ TLW Article   The state legislature recently finished its business for the 2025-26 legislative session, adjourning after sending a slew of bills to the Governor for his signature or veto.   A number of proposals that TLW actively monitored saw resolution in one form or another.   Among them was an attempt…

Protect Video Gaming from Abusers   Recently the state tavern league has been working with local leagues who have dealt with resistance from local officials, and occasionally vocal citizens, who have sought to curb video gaming in their areas.  Some of the resistance comes from general opposition to gaming, but some has been a response…

Tavern League of Wisconsin’s 41st Legislative Day Recap   The Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW) successfully held its 41st Annual State Legislative Day, bringing over 100 members to the Capitol in Madison on Tuesday, February 17. The event’s purpose is to engage with elected officials, discuss issues vital to the hospitality industry, and thank them…