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Bill to regulate wedding barns and overhaul state liquor laws wins bipartisan support
A proposal to regulate wedding barns in Wisconsin as part of an overhaul of the state's liquor laws won bipartisan support Thursday, advancing as the Republican-controlled Legislature moves swiftly to enact the sweeping bill.
Lawsuit seeks to protect Wisconsin wedding barns
Two Wisconsin wedding barns owners planned to file a lawsuit on Tuesday against Gov. Tony Evers' administration, seeking to ensure that private parties held at such venues don't need to obtain liquor licenses.
Schimel: Private event in public space needs alcohol license
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel believes private events in public spaces require liquor licenses, drawing fire from a conservative law firm that fears such a stance could have a chilling effect on tailgating and wedding barn operations.
Bill would allow liquor samples
Shoppers could get liquor samples along with their weekly groceries under a bill approved by the state Assembly on Thursday.
Racine bar owner lawsuit started small
One of the attorneys representing a group of Racine bar owners who are suing city officials for alleged racial discrimination said the suit started with one person and grew from there.
Suit: Racine leaders targeted minority bar owners (UPDATE)
Eight people who once owned bars in Racine have filed a civil rights lawsuit accusing the mayor and other city officials of discriminating against them and forcing their businesses to close.
Municipalities — liquor licenses — non-renewal — notice
2011AP2335 POP Promotions LLC v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
Wis. court: Town can’t restrict strip club’s license
The state Supreme Court says local officials improperly limited a Wisconsin Dells-area strip club's liquor license to one building.
Municipalities — liquor licenses
2010AP2900 Wisconsin Dolls, LLC, v. Town of Dell Prairie
Constitutional Law – Due process; vagueness; liquor licenses
11-1999 Hegwood v. City of Eau Claire
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