TLW-Endorsed Candidates Win All But Two Races
The dust has settled on the election, and all but two TLW-endorsed candidates won. TLW Member Chanz Green was elected to the State Assembly, increasing the number of TLW members in the state legislature to six! TLW-endorsed candidate Tim Michels lost his bid for Governor as Governor Tony Evers secured his second term. Senator Ron…
Read MoreFall Election Preview
Candidates for statewide office and legislative races have filed their nomination papers and other paperwork to gain ballot access. This election cycle will see the second highest number of legislators not seeking reelection: 32! In addition to statewide races for governor, attorney general and U.S. Senate, all state congressional seats are up in November, as…
Read MoreHere’s What’s On Tap for State Primary and Elections
Following is an initial overview of this fall’s statewide elections. The candidate filing deadline is June 1, and the primary is Aug. 9. After paperwork is filed, we will share with you a full list of the candidates running for all legislative offices. Governor Four years ago, Democrat Governor Tony Evers won in a crowded…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Done and What We’re Going To Do
The Wisconsin Legislature has adjourned its 2021-22 legislative session. The Legislature operates on a two-year cycle, beginning in the January of odd-numbered years. The first six months are primarily dedicated to working on the biennial budget and then the focus shifts to stand- alone legislation. With the Legislature’s adjournment, members now focus on running for…
Read MoreLegislative Districts Set by State Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 ruling, adopted the redistricting maps that the Republican Legislature drew and passed late last year, but were vetoed by Governor Evers. In its ruling, the Supreme Court indicated that the maps are not only race neutral, but adhere to the least-change approach that the Legislature dictated in a…
Read MoreTLW Endorses Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor
The Tavern League of Wisconsin is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Governor of Wisconsin. “With the countless struggles our industry has endured, Rebecca Kleefisch has the knowledge, experience, and potential to protect our businesses and put tools in place to help us all succeed,” said Tavern League President Keith Kern. “We look forward to a…
Read MoreRecent Wins
Led the effort to permit the sale of cocktails to-go from taverns, restaurants and supper clubs.
Past Wins
The Tavern League of Wisconsin responded to the concerns members had in obtaining operator licenses for employees who were licensed in another municipality by lobbying for a change in state law. Under the new law( 125.17(2) ) a municipality must issue a provisional(60 days)operators license to a person with a valid bartenders license from another municipality and who has paid the proper fee. This important change not only benefits the employee but also the employer.