The recently implemented liquor law in Wisconsin aims to modernize the alcohol industry in the state, addressing various longstanding issues and providing clarity for businesses. The law introduces statewide operator s licenses for bartenders, expands opportunities for wineries, lowers excise taxes on hard seltzers, allows businesses to sell out-of-state beers and ready-to-serve cocktails on-site, and sets regulations for special event venues serving alcohol. State Senator Brad Pfaff highlights the importance of balancing growth and licensing requirements for the industry.
A bill proposed by a Republican lawmaker in Wisconsin seeks to provide tax incentives to businesses who address child care costs, receiving support from Democrats. The bill offers credits of up to $100,000 for businesses starting their own child care programs or assisting employees with child care expenses. Onalaska Senator Brad Pfaff commends the bipartisan effort and emphasizes the need for public-private collaboration to address child care issues. The bill also highlights the necessity of improving wages in the child care industry and the current use of federal emergency funding to subsidize existing programs.
LA CROSSE (WKBT) The wait is over. With some safety improvements for both drivers and pedestrians, WisDOT says the headache of traveling along highway fourteen is now a thing of