Government Affairs
2022 — It’s Election Season Already
2022 — It’s Election Season Already The longer, warmer days are much needed relief after what seemed like an unusually long and cold winter. Meanwhile, the legislative session has adjourned with the focus now on the 2022 elections. The primary election is set for Aug. 9 and the general election for Nov. 8. Every 10…
Read MoreOPINION: Federalism on full display as Utah navigates drunk-driving legislation
OPINION: Federalism on full display as Utah navigates drunk-driving legislation The laboratories of democracy, a phrase popularized by Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis to describe federalism, are in full swing across the country. One policy experiment some states are considering is lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration level for driving by 40%, from 0.08%…
Read MoreBeverage Licensees Urge Congress to Provide COVID-19 Relief to Hospitality Businesses
Beverage Licensees Urge Congress to Provide COVID-19 Relief to Hospitality Businesses Nearly two years since the onset of the pandemic, many bars, taverns and independent restaurants remain underwater and are struggling to get back on their feet, pay off debt, or otherwise recover from the significant setbacks caused by the pandemic. As Congress considers legislation…
Read MoreSales Territories by Beer Wholesalers – SB 959
Sales Territories by Beer Wholesalers – SB 959 Rep. Knodl and Sen. Stroebel have introduced SB 959 which would eliminate the requirement under current law that a brewer can only give one wholesaler exclusive distribution rights for a brand in a designated sales territory. Under current law, a beer wholesaler must enter into a written…
Read MoreTLW Suppots AB 762/SB 834 – Media Advertising Tax Credit
TLW Suppots AB 762/SB 834 – Media Advertising Tax Credit The Tavern League of Wisconsin supports this legislation authored by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Todd Novak. Assembly Bill 762 and Senate Bill 834 would provide a tax credit for businesses that purchase advertising in local media outlets. The 5-year tax credit directed at small…
Read MoreTLW Opposes SB 57/AB 71 – Alcohol Delivery
TLW Opposes SB 57/AB 71 – Alcohol Delivery The Tavern League of Wisconsin opposes legislation authored by Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Gary Tauchen that would allow restaurants and grocery stores to deliver beer, wine, and intoxicating liquor. The reason the hospitality industry is highly regulated is to protect public safety and to minimize underage…
Read MoreTLW Supports AB 587/SB 572 – Reducing Swipe Fees
TLW Supports AB 587/SB 572 – Reducing Swipe Fees The Tavern League of Wisconsin supports Assembly Bill 587 and Senate Bill 572, authored by Representative Tyler Vorpagel and Senator Dan Feyen. Assembly Bill 587 and Senate Bill 572 would eliminate the imposition of credit card swipe fees on the tax portion of a sales transaction.…
Read MoreTLW Opposes Craft Retail Outlet Legislation
TLW Opposes Craft Retail Outlet Legislation The Tavern League of Wisconsin opposes legislation that has been drafted that will allow craft brewers, wineries and distillers to open full-service retail outlets. Under the proposal, these producers would be allowed to open and operate up to three retail outlets per each permit they own, depending on the…
Read MoreTLW Supports Restaurant Revitalization Grants – AB 717/SB 690
TLW Supports Restaurant Revitalization Grants – AB 717/SB 690 The Tavern League of Wisconsin supports Assembly Bill 717 and Senate Bill 690, authored by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Robert Wittke. Assembly Bill 717 and Senate Bill 690 create a tax exemption for income received in the form of a grant from the Restaurant Revitalization…
Read MoreTLW Supports AB 364 – Retailer Purchases of Beer from Class A
TLW Supports AB 364 – Retailer Purchases of Beer from Class A The Tavern League of Wisconsin supports Assembly Bill 364 authored by Representative Dan Knodl. Assembly Bill 364 was introduced to assist retailers who are having a difficult time receiving product from wholesalers. Under the bill, a retailer who purchases 15 cases of beer…
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