Evers wants to extend bar hours in Southern Wisconsin
Written by Jesse Baroka on February 28, 2023
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wants bars to stay open until 4 a.m. next year during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. A provision in Evers’ budget would allow bars in 14 counties surrounding Milwaukee to extend their hours to accommodate convention-goers. The gathering is expected to draw tens of thousands of attendees. Currently, Wisconsin restaurants and bars can stay open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 2:30 a.m. on weekends. Evers’ idea will need the approval of the Republican-controlled Legislature to become law. The Wisconsin Tavern League said it is working on a similar plan to Evers’.
