The Associated Press: Wis. Lawmakers Pass Long-Overdue Budget

Wisconsin was having some trouble getting a budget passed. A few months of trouble. But compromises have been worked out, including free booze. Way to go Wisconsin!

“Lawmakers quietly slipped a provision into the budget that allows liquor and grocery stores to hand out free samples of liquor.

Each customer could have up to three samples of half an ounce or less, or about a shot-and-a-half. Stores could offer the samples between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Many stores have expressed reservations about allowing liquor samples.

Doyle, who has not warmed to the idea, could veto it.

“We are not commenting on vetoes at this time,” Doyle spokesman Matt Canter said.” ”