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Wisconsin is considering changes to its alcohol industry. Here's what this could mean for consumers, breweries, wineries and more
Republican lawmakers unveiled a plan last week that would overhaul how alcohol is regulated in the Badger State and how laws that govern the industry are enforced.
Wisconsin’s Craft Beverage Coalition Urges passing of new laws for craft beverage industry
The local members of the Wisconsin Craft Beverage Coalition — a nonpartisan, statewide group of beer, craft spirits, and wine makers — are asking state legislators to pass the Alcohol Modernization Act (AB 304) introduced last week in...
Wisconsin’s alcohol industry gets behind update, greater enforcement of laws
Wisconsin’s craft brewers, including the maker of the popular Spotted Cow beer, large retailers like the Kwik Trip convenience store franchise and other producers, wholesalers and retailers are getting behind a rapidly moving proposal...
Wisconsin drinkers, this bill’s for you: Wine at breweries, and more
Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona is designed for summer parties. Guests can sip a Warped Speed Scotch Ale and watch the sunset from Adirondack chairs beside a manmade pond, near where the Ice Age Trail winds through a stand of woods.
Senate approves sweeping changes to state’s alcohol policies, Assembly concurs
The state Senate today approved sweeping changes to Wisconsin’s alcohol policies, using the amendment process to bypass a committee holdup that had prevented the package from coming to the floor.
Wisconsin Legislature passes liquor law overhauls
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature passed a bipartisan measure on Tuesday to overhaul the state’s liquor laws and create new regulations for wedding barns.
Legislature OKs overhaul of Wisconsin alcohol laws governing beer, wine and spirits sales
The state Legislature on Tuesday approved a massive overhaul of Wisconsin's alcohol industry, following years of negotiation and nearly a decade of infighting over what industry professionals said were confusing and unclear state laws...
Craft Brewers in Wisconsin Earn Hard-Fought Victory
The state of Wisconsin in November passed important legislation that included key items for the state’s craft brewers, the result of nearly a decade of negotiations with every segment of the beverage alcohol industry.
Gov. Tony Evers signs sweeping overhaul of Wisconsin alcohol industry
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday signed into law a massive overhaul of Wisconsin's alcohol industry, following years of negotiation and nearly a decade of infighting over what industry professionals said were confusing...