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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 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...

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.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a massive overhaul of state alcohol regulations into law Wednesday, but beer, wine and spirits consumers might not feel many of the changes to the inner workings of the industry.

Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday signed into law a measure to overhaul the state’s alcohol industry, despite some lingering concerns that the proposal could drastically harm Wisconsin wedding barns.

The owners and patrons of Wisconsin bars, breweries, wineries, wedding barns and other businesses where alcohol is consumed can expect to see some changes due to a sweeping law signed into law earlier this month.

As thousands of people descend on Milwaukee and surrounding southeast Wisconsin cities for the Republican National Convention, dozens of Wisconsin bars have been given the green light to stay open later than usual.

Shaun Lapacek wants to make sure his Columbia County winery is in compliance.

Milwaukee breweries can now serve more than just the alcohol they produce, thanks to an overhaul of the state's laws that govern the making, distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages that passed in 2023.