Bars & Clubs - March 23, 2009
Guess who wants to tax your beer?
Many people have forwarded me a JSOnline opinion piece called "Political non-starter? This makes no sense." In it, the editors call for more taxes on our beer and alcohol.
Tags: beer tax, JSOnline, Wisconsin, politics, alcohol, Jim Doyle, tavern league

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 26, 2009
Upscale bottle service is illegal in Milwaukee
Bottle service isn't an especially new trend in upscale clubs around the country, but only recently did the "V.I.P" trend make its way to Milwaukee. It's a move that is intended to make customers look like high-rollers. And it's a move that, according to Ald. Jim Bohl, chairman of the Common Council Licenses Committee, is illegal in all Wisconsin bars.
Tags: bottle service, v.i.p., jim bohl, tavern league

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 24, 2009
Video gambling a game of chance for bar owners
Walk into just about any bar in Milwaukee and you'll be sure to find a video poker machine. Even though signs clearly state the games are for "entertainment purposes only," players at some establishments have a chance to win big bucks. The state's Department of Revenue, which regulates the video gaming industry, is watching.
Tags: video poker, department of revenue, gambling, tavern league

Politics - March 12, 2008
Partisanship takes over supreme court race
The state Supreme Court race between incumbent Justice Louis Butler and Barnett County Judge Michael Gableman has predictably veered away from issues.
Tags: LUKE, Dorinda Floyd, DPW, parking meters, Gableman, Wisconsin Supreme Court, Louis Butler, Wisconsin Club for Growth, Greater Wisconsin Committee, Dan the Ban Wisconsin, smoking ban, Tavern League, pheistyblog, arclightzero, TAPCO

Marketplace - April 20, 2005
This Sucks: Why liquor stores close at 9 p.m.
Why should government tell you when to start and stop drinking, especially in the privacy of your own home? It depends on who you talk to, but local and state government, as well as industry experts, are hardly losing sleep over the issue.
Tags: this sucks, liquor, bars, alcohol, Tavern league

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 5, 2009
Fundraiser for Music Victim Ensues After Fiery Round
Above picture is Deb and Gary at Conway's Smokin Bar and Grill, and unnamed saxophone player- okay he DOES have a name, but I do not know it, but according to him, he had a true love affair with my fav First Lady of Jazz, Ms. Nina Simone.... Greetings! To update you, we are having a music...
Tags: Concealment Laws, NRA, Tavern League, Kochanskis, Liquor Sweets, Benefit for Milwaukee Musicians, We-Force, Donald Doc Pfaff, Barbara Meyer-Spidell, Mark Shurilla