Governor Walz Signs the ‘Wine and Beer To Go’ Bill Members, The Wine and Beer To Go bill (Senate File 4489) has just been signed into law by Governor Walz.…

Today a bipartisan group of state legislators (led by Lakeville Representative Jon Koznick) held a press conference to call on their fellow legislators and Governor Walz to allow bars and…

Click here to view the April-June Issue of PROOF. In this issue: Carry-Out Liquor Proposed for On-Sale During Shutdown SBA Emergency Loan Program MN DEED Emergency Loans Open Letter to…

The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent,…

MN Legislature Passes Covid-19 Relief Package In an unprecedented (and potentially unconstitutional) move, the Minnesota Legislature passed a $330.6 Million Bill on Thursday to further address the impact of the COVID-19…

3/25/2020: 3:30pm Dear MLBA members: Moments ago, Minnesota Governor Walz announced a new “Stay at home” Emergency Executive Order: “Stay at home” will start this Friday at midnight and last…

**Updated Letter Sent 4/3/2020** April 3, 2020 Governor Tim Walz 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite 130 St. Paul, MN 55155 RE:   MLBA supports temporary, safe,…

3/23/20 Dear Members: This weekend, the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz urging him to approve “take out liquor” for bars and restaurants. Essentially, we…