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State may see push for video gambling
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Separate incidents involving the state's most famous--and infamous--sons may inspire a legislative movement to legalize video gambling in Wisconsin's taverns, state and local leaders said Monday.
On Sunday, Gov. Tommy G. Thompson made remarks in support of video gaming. In late December, Monroe County District Attorney' John Matousek failed to assemble a 12-person jury willing to convict Thompson's brother, Ed, for operating gaming machines in his Tomah supper club.
"I think there will be a push for it," said Sen. Brian Rude, R-Coon Valley. "My sense is that the Legislature is probably not ...
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TAVERN LEAGUE IS FINED BROKE LOBBYING LAW.(FRONT)
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Hopes rise for compromise on $10,000 tavern license fee Meeting between Tavern League, municipal officials now set for Jan. 27
; ...momentum Friday when a meeting between Tavern League of Wisconsin and municipal officials...existing tavern license remains $500. The Tavern League set the summit for Feb. 16, but with...R-Oconomowoc), who was instrumental in getting Tavern League officials to move up the date. The...
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WASTED IN WISCONSIN Tavern League's turf: Grass roots By focusing on key issues, lobbying group keeps Capitol on bar owners' side Fourth of five parts
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Bar owners to press for video gaming League to tell lawmakers it's only right, given state's deals with Indian tribes
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There's no pleasing Tavern League
; ...reached Tuesday when the influential Tavern League of Wisconsin arrogantly rejected a...law. This terrible law for which the Tavern League lobbied mightily requires municipalities...t good enough for officials of the Tavern League, who made it clear by their actions...
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Libertarian Thompson quits Tavern League
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Tavern owners to press state for video gaming League to tell lawmakers it's only right, given state's deals with Indian tribes
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Tavern League fined for reception; Ethics Board sets penalty at $2,500
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