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Wisconsin lawmakers poised to approve liquor law overhaul

Wisconsin lawmakers are poised to approve a massive overhaul of the laws governing the state’s multibillion-dollar liquor industry, changes that are supported by small craft brewers, like the makers of Spotted Cow beer, bar owners and alcohol distributors MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin lawmakers are poised to approve a massive overhaul of the laws governing the state's multibillion-dollar liquor industry, a proposal supported by the smallest craft brewers to the largest national brewers, bar owners and alcohol distributors. The sweeping update to the laws affecting the production, distribution and sale of alcohol has bipartisan support, and has been years in the making. The state Assembly is scheduled to pass it on Wednesday, which would then send it to the Senate for final approval. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who was involved with discussions of the measure, is expected to sign it into law. The bill would create a new division within the state Department of Revenue, which would be in...

California approves rule phasing out big diesel trucks

California air regulators approved a rule to stop selling new big rigs and buses that run on diesel starting in 2036 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- New big rigs and buses that run on diesel would not be sold in California starting in 2036, according to new rules approved by state regulators Friday to wean the state off fossil fuels and combat climate change. The rule would tackle pollution from heavy trucks used to transport goods through ports and require companies to disclose their use of these so-called drayage trucks by 2024. The rule cannot be implemented without approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. But it's related to standards the Biden administration already approve d last month to phase out diesel -powered box trucks , semitrailers and large passenger pick-ups. If the EPA approves California's rule, other states could later adopt the same standards. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom touted Friday's move as a chance to show “the world what real climate action ...